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ThermoFisher Scientific

Senior Scientist - Stem Cell

ThermoFisher Scientific, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description Sr. Scientist – Stem Cell Position:

Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST

ON SITE This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in (Boston, MA). We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

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.

Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Culture recombinant, primary human progenitors, stem cells and/or 2D/3D organoids

Aseptic Technique is a must have

Completes experiments in a reliable, consistent manner

Demonstrates high level of attention to details

Performs initial analysis of experimental data and interprets immediate experimental outcomes

Records experiments and results in laboratory notebooks (including all electronic systems) in accordance with lab procedures

Recognizes problems and suggests experiments to troubleshoot issues

Execute on new ideas to improve workflows, consistency and efficiency of the cell culture processes

Clearly and effectively communicates (both written and verbal) results

Leverages technical experience to help prioritize studies, based on Project impact

Performs basic statistical analysis of experimental data, where appropriate

Conducts own experimental troubleshooting on routine problems

Assists with publication and patent submission processes

Surveys relevant scientific literature to maintain awareness of issues and trends within the field

Present studies effectively at internal Group/Department or Project Team research meetings

Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar

Sr. Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years’)

OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’)

OR PhD

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven technical proficiency and demonstrated skill in conducting and interpreting experiments including the development of human stem cell models and assays to evaluate targets and lead molecules for diseases.

Aseptic Technique is a must have

Experience with advanced cell culture techniques to culture human cells

Uses technical knowledge to design and execute follow-up experiments

Demonstrated understanding of analysis and interpretation of experimental data with proficient problem solving and protocol refinement

Experience with advanced cell culture techniques to culture human cells

Ability and willingness to work rotating weekend shifts according to business needs

Adaptive to a time-line driven work environment

Multitasking skills, attention to details and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Great interpersonal/teamwork skills and positive attitude

Often deployed to investigations with more significant consequences and need for reliability

Effective communicator (written and verbal), especially within their technical area(s)

Working Environment Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.

Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward‑thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $95,000.00–$110,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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