Senior Manufacturing Scientist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Cell Biology group in Vilnius R&D. Our international team develops products used in both established and emerging cell therapy applications, providing customers with key technologies and tools. To further strengthen our capabilities, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and engaged Senior Manufacturing Scientist who will be responsible for establishing new processes and preparing the documentation needed to successfully transfer products from R&D and other sites to the Vilnius production team. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Manufacturing Scientist will participate in new Cell Therapy product development and production support of existing products:

1. Lead transfers of new products from R&D to manufacturing  

2. Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products  

3. Ensure smooth transition and scalability of new products at manufacturing environment  

4. Assist manufacturing operators to produce established products  

5. Investigate / solve manufacturing deviations and respond to customer inquiries

6. Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure project milestone implementation

7. Identify and mitigate project risks from manufacturing process perspective.  

8. Prepare and revise product manufacturing and QC documentation

9. Actively use Lean tools to solve problems

REQUIREMENTS:

• “PhD” or “MS degree (with >3years) of experience” in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other life science- or engineering-related discipline
   
• Desired technical skills:
  
  1) >2 years of Process RnD, Quality, Product development and/or Manufacturing experience
  2) Chromatography knowledge and practical experience
  3) Knowledge and practical experience of biotechnology, bioengineering and/or chemical engineering processes
  4) Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and technical documentation
  5) Proficiency in process validation and regulatory compliance
  6) Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  7) Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and work in a controlled environment
  8) Knowledge of general statistical techniques
   
• Understanding of commonly used cell- and/or molecular-biology tools and assays 
• Highly motivated to work in a high pace environment, committed to completing all tasks on time.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong team skills in a collaborative and transparent working environment
• Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
• Respect, understand, and value individual differences.

WE OFFER:

• An innovative environment within a rapidly growing international company.
• A hard-working, supportive team and leadership committed to your professional development.
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization and work alongside experienced professionals.
• A competitive salary range of €2625–€3937 gross, depending on experience and competencies.

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

Compensation

The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2 625,00–€3 937,50.