USP Bioprocess Scientist II

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Brisbane

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

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.

What You'll Do:

Trained on and support execution of USP unit operations (cell culture passaging, WAVE bioreactors, 50 L – 2000 L stirred tank bioreactors for fed-batch and perfusion process, cell banking and depth filtration) with the applicable production protocols and planning schedules, in a clean room environment under cGMP conditions.
A pro-active attitude and personal initiative is encouraged to identify practical problems and communicates to the responsible person.
Contribute in their USP functions, such as maintaining production suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data, as well as closing out batch record and material reconciliation in accordance with site SOPs and policies.
Perform equipment maintenance and testing related to technical skills of Bioprocess Scientist USP. Support and implement new procedures and/or equipment in the OPS department in consultation with other owners and users.
Revise and author SOPs and logbooks.
Adhere to Patheon cGMP Quality Management System and the Patheon EH&S requirements.
Complete corrective and preventive actions, contribute in deviation investigations and support the timely closure of deviation reports and change controls.
Implement lean (OE) initiatives and continuous improvements.
Contribute to the transfer and understanding of specific new technologies to USP.
Connect with supplier about issued of technical nature.

Education

Either experience in pharmaceutical industry OR tertiary education in science or engineering-based field (i.e. biopharmaceuticals manufacture, biotechnology, process technology).

Experience

Good understanding of cGMP practices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to work unsupervised.
Good communication,
Flexible, reliable and assertive
Responsible and proactive

Benefits

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 125,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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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