MRNA SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with an annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. Are you seeking an outstanding opportunity to join the dynamic and growing mRNA Unit in Monza? Join us! The mRNA team strives to appoint a scientific officer to play a key role in supporting the planning, management, and implementation of all activities to complete internal and external projects within the Process and Analytical Development lab activities. Tasks And Responsibilities Participated in technical process and analytical development team meetings. Support in addressing clients’ technical questions regarding mRNA and LNP technology. Support internal or customer project communications that may reside within single or multiple units, possibly as the team point of contact. Support the preparation of mRNA PD lab Project Plans that meet the required achievements from start to finish. Support facilitating meetings with clients and internal teams to ensure project completion and timeline compliance. Support the Project Management, GMP, QC and Proposal teams in mRNA, Site, or Global for projects, activities and initiatives. Effective timeline management. Requirements Minimum Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field. Familiarity with basic molecular, biochemistry, and/or immunology. Knowledge of planning tools (Project and Excel, spreadsheets). Experience in establishing relationships with a wide range of collaborators, networking, partnership building and relationship management. The ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and leadership, presentation, and facilitation skills are also fundamental parts of the role. Able to work with minimal direction to meet required timelines and be happy working in a multi-national team. Able to demonstrate communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluency in English, working knowledge of Italian. Desirable assets Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or biomedical field or related fields of science and innovation expertise. A track record of scientific research in the life and biomedical sciences. Practical experience or knowledge of mRNA/LNP technology, HPLC/FPLC chromatography, LC-MS, Capillary electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Colorimetric analyses, DLS, ELISA, used to characterize macromolecules, e.g. mRNA, LNP and proteins, at the molecular level. A good understanding of the biopharma development process. Experience in facilitating technical and strategic design processes and developing workflow processes and tools to support research platforms and initiatives. Experience successfully running projects with external collaborators/partners, such as research institutes, hospitals, customers or pharmaceutical companies. Desired personal traits You prioritize "We" over "I." You enjoy getting things done and aiming for excellence. You collaborate effectively with people of a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, colour, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to hear from you to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr