Scientist 2

Position Overview

The successful Scientist II monitors ongoing experiments, identifies or resolves complex technical project issues, and provides technical leadership within the group. The individual takes a more active role in non-routine process development activities and may act as a technical lead for the analytical component of client programs.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You'll Do: 

• Plans, conducts, evaluates, interprets and reports complex laboratory experiments

• Identification and resolution of technical project issues.

• Develops and reviews new analytical methods or PD plans.

• Independently applies scientific and/or cross-functional knowledge to achieve project goals.

• Ensures completeness and technical quality of work to ensure the integrity of research.

• Ensures safety procedures and cultural norms are followed.

• Familiar with new practices and procedures in relevant literatures and is skilled in finding such procedures/ practices.

• Application of scientific knowledge to the design, conduct, and implementation of studies and projects

• Ability to provide solutions to problems of high complexity.

• Creates plans to resolve project-related issues.

• Implementation of new technologies within the area

• Contribute strong technical advice to team problem-solving.

• Makes decisions on technical information generated under guidance of direct supervisor.

• Leading the decision-making process during project execution 

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:  

• M.S. and 3+ years of experience, or a B.S. and 7+ years of experience and is an entry level position for a PhD degree in an analytical laboratory.

• Design, execution, and interpretation of complex laboratory experiments with broad priorities set by the supervisor.

• Application of statistical concepts and performs higher-level analyses involving analytical or process experimental design.

• Application of advanced scientific knowledge associated with larger and more complex experiments and projects.

• Interpretation and judgment of the quality of experimental outcomes and data to effectively draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding project execution.

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Ability to complete technical assignments by designing, executing, and interpreting complex experiments.

• Advanced knowledge of chemistry and/or biochemistry and associated lab techniques (e.g. UPLC, HPLC, CE, icIEF). Experience in protein mass spec or Tecan preferred.

• Ability to complete technical assignments by designing, executing, and interpreting complex experiments.

• Defining and implementing strategies, initiatives, and actions to improve processes and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and industry standards

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment.

• Ability to monitor ongoing experiments and suggest alternatives or solutions.

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other associated software used in the scientific field.

Physical Demands: 

• The position requires essential physical abilities, including but not limited to typing, standing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing repetitive motions, and the ability to move around in designated areas. Additionally, this individual may need to exert physical effort such as lifting objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity:

• The individual in this position should have the visual acuity required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal engaging in extensive reading, using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions:

• The individual in this position works in an indoor environment with controlled temperatures, avoiding extreme heat or cold. Some areas may be prone to loud noises requiring the use of earplugs. This role involves exposure to proteins, caustic agents, reagents, biohazardous products, and possible needle sticks. Additionally, the person in this role may be exposed to pungent smells, irritants, and/or aerosols that could affect the airways and the skin.

Benefits:

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth! 

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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