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Senior Scientist – Automation

Thermo Fisher · thermofisher.com
CollegevilleSenior4+ yrsContract
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Laboratory automation scientific work.

ExcelClinical

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17 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
Location
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Stati Uniti d'America

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to demonstrate the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits. A day in the Life: • Conduct experiments using liquid handling automation and apply the appropriate analytical techniques such as surface plasmon resonance, capillary gel electrophoresis, cell-based bioassays, and others • Successfully apply the automation assets for rapid screening and/or development to reduce design selection risks and enhance product design across all phases of development. • Troubleshoot and systematically evaluate and assess root causes of errors in the laboratory, identify inefficiencies arising from human, software, hardware, firmware, and/or chemical sources • Organize, evaluate, and present data in an effective and scientific manner through discussions, presentations and reports • Contribute to the development of new automation approaches and knowledge within the global automation organization. • Ensure the local capability to rapidly demonstrate existing laboratory automation in order to dramatically reduce the time to address design selection issues with drug development. • Write protocols for new automation workflows using robotic-specific software for laboratory instruments e.g., Agilent HPLC, Unchained Labs, Mettler Toledo, Chemspeed, Andrew Alliance, and Hamilton. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   • Solid understanding and knowledge of general biology, chemistry and separation science • Demonstrated product development experience across multiple projects in pharmaceutical development environment, with evidence of achieving product deliverables within disciplinary expertise. • Broad knowledge of analytical method development in support of new chemical entity (NCE) development • Proficient in and demonstrates highly effective oral and written communication skills. • Proficient in operating automated liquid-handling systems (i.e. Hamilton) • Great teammate and ability to work in a matrix environment. • Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in analytical platforms. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external groups to successfully deliver projects. • High learning agility - has the ability and willingness to deal effectively with first-time situations or changing conditions. • Knowledge and experience with statistical design of experiments and analysis of results. • Demonstrated ability to integrate, test, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation. • Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance. • Ability to apply Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to perform tasks • Proficiency in technical operating systems • Proven ability in technical writing skills • Time management and project management skills • Ability to work in a collaborative work environment within a team. Education: • BS degree with 4+ years of experience, MS with 2+ years of experience, PhD with 0-2 years of experience in an appropriate subject area Why Join Us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough.

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