Thermo Fisher Scientific Hiring For Manufacturing Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring for the Manufacturing Scientist position at its Bangalore, Karnataka location. The opportunity is for candidates with a Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related fields and 1–3 years of relevant experience in the life sciences or biotechnology industry.

The role involves upstream and downstream processing, antibody purification, chromatography, formulation, protein analysis, and manufacturing operations while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Eligible candidates can apply online for Thermo Fisher Scientific Recruitment 2026.

Job Details

Position

Manufacturing Scientist – Downstream Processing

The position focuses on supporting technical operations through upstream and downstream processing activities, including purification, formulation, production documentation, and quality-related operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Performing purification and formulation unit operations for primary, secondary, and polyclonal products according to production schedules.
• Completing online batch records and updating equipment logbooks.
• Reporting routing hours, material issuance, and daily production completion quantities.
• Following GMP requirements and maintaining product quality standards.
• Reporting deviations and non-compliance issues to supervisors.
• Prioritizing multiple projects and adapting to changing production requirements.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives, including JDI, PPI, and Kaizen.
• Monitoring raw material availability for production activities.
• Performing experiments according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Implementing QC testing as per the planned schedule and turnaround time (TAT).
• Developing skills in data interpretation of experimental results.
• Coordinating with team members and maintaining effective teamwork.
• Performing assigned tasks according to operational requirements.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Candidates interested in the Manufacturing Scientist job at Thermo Fisher Scientific must meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, or a relevant industry.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Required Technical Skills

Candidates should have knowledge or experience in the following areas:

• Biotechnology methodologies and techniques.
• Chromatography and immunology.
• Antibody purification and conjugation.
• Protein purification and protein analysis technologies.
• Affinity chromatography and ion-exchange chromatography.
• Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC).
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• SDS-PAGE.
• Protein affinity measurements and epitope binning.
• Antibody conjugation and conjugation chemistry development.

Practical or theoretical experience in antibody purification and conjugation is desirable.

Work Environment

The position requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards. Employees may work with hazardous or toxic materials and may be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

• Safety glasses
• Gowns
• Gloves
• Lab coats
• Ear plugs