Manufacturing Scientist – Cell Culture and Custom Projects – Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bangalore

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information:
This role is based in Bangalore, India, and supports cell culture production and Custom Products projects. It combines hands-on manufacturing activities with the creation and maintenance of SKU and product data.
How Will You Make an Impact?
You’ll perform mammalian cell culture and related production activities, following production schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards. You’ll also create and maintain custom product SKUs and related data, working with cross-functional teams to support accurate planning and order execution.
A Day in the Life:
Perform mammalian cell culture and related production activities according to schedules and approved procedures. Complete batch records, equipment logs, and production updates, including material usage, routing hours, and quantities completed.
Create and maintain SKUs for custom projects. Check product data such as bills of material, specifications, formulations, routings, and lead times, and keep applicable systems and records accurate.
Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing Sciences, Production, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to clarify requirements, track project progress, and address issues that may affect production or delivery.

Qualifications

• Education (NA or APAC):
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Education (EMEA):
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
• Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field, including hands-on cell culture experience.
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of experience in scientific operations, custom product operations, project coordination, or product data management.
• Preferred: Experience with ERP systems, SKU creation, or product master data management.

Skills Required

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of mammalian cell culture and biotech manufacturing practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records and product data, including SKU details, bills of material, specifications, and routings.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work across teams.
• Digital literacy, including Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Salesforce is an advantage.
• Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a laboratory and manufacturing environment and may require the use of PPE and gowning. The role requires following safety procedures when handling biological materials and production equipment, and flexibility to work shifts based on production needs.

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