Thermo Fisher Scientific

FSP Senior Scientist, Biomarkers

Thermo Fisher Scientific$75K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in a regulated bioanalytical laboratory
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening
  • Experience in immunoassay and familiarity with Watson LIMS preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate immunoassay methods for clinical biomarker endpoints
  • Prepare regulated documents, including validation plans and reports
  • Perform testing of clinical biological samples in a GCP compliant lab
  • Execute assays on platforms like MSD and Quanterix following SOPs
  • Prepare and process clinical samples under safety guidelines
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy while adhering to study timelines
  • Document all activities in compliance with GCP and regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative and organized laboratory environment
  • Opportunity to apply and enhance biomarker testing skills
  • Work with cutting-edge immunoassay technologies
  • Engagement in clinical study workflows
  • Contribute to compliance and quality assurance efforts
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Job Description
Role: Scientist, Biomarkers
This is a fully onsite role based at our customer's site in Collegeville, PA 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.

Summarized Purpose:
Testing of clinical biological samples for various biomarkers using immunoassay platforms (MSD, Quanterix, etc.) in a GCP compliant environment.

Essential Functions:
  • Develop and validate immunoassay methods to support clinical biomarker endpoints.
  • Prepare regulated documents, including validation plans and reports, analytical reports, and SOPs.
  • Perform routine testing of clinical biological samples (primarily serum) to support biomarker analysis using validated immunoassay methods in a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliant laboratory.
  • Execute assays on immunoassay platforms such as Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) and similar technologies (e.g., Quanterix), following established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Prepare, handle, and process clinical samples in accordance with laboratory safety procedures and biohazard handling guidelines.
  • Conduct testing using validated methods with minimal method development responsibilities, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and adherence to study timelines.
  • Document all laboratory activities clearly and contemporaneously in compliance with GCP, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review assay results for accuracy and completeness; identify routine technical issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Support clinical study workflows including sample receipt, tracking, preparation, analysis, and data reporting.
  • Assist with assay validation activities and laboratory investigations as assigned.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables to ensure operational readiness and inspection readiness.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet project milestones and contribute to a compliant, organized laboratory environment.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related area with 2+ years of experience in a regulated bioanalytical laboratory.
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:
Immunoassay experience and experience with Watson LIMS preferred.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers

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Learn more about Thermo Fisher Scientific
Size
130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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