Senior Microbiology Scientist — Sterility & Rapid Methods

ThermoFisher Scientific; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist for an onsite role developing and testing rapid microbiology methods (e.g., sterility, mycoplasma) and new technologies related to rapid microbial detection. You will support aseptic manufacturing for clinical and commercial products and assist with technology transfers.

The role requires strong collaboration across development, clinical, commercial and manufacturing groups, with emphasis on GxP compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related lab sciences with relevant experience (comparable to 4+ years) or Masters/PhD with appropriate experience.
• GxP experience in analysis of pharmaceuticals, including analytical or microbiological methods.
• Effective multitasking and strong oral/written communication; able to work independently and with teams to drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory methods and evaluate rapid technologies to facilitate testing.
• Provide data to interdisciplinary development teams in support of product development plans.
• Support phase-appropriate validation of traditional microbiological methods (bioburden, endotoxin) and technology transfer activities.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Senior Scientist for an onsite role developing and testing rapid microbiology methods (e.g., sterility, mycoplasma) and new technologies related to rapid microbial detection. You will support aseptic manufacturing for clinical and commercial products and assist with technology transfers.

The role requires strong collaboration across development, clinical, commercial and manufacturing groups, with emphasis on GxP compliance and