Manufacturing Scientist

Overview

Manufacturing Scientist role supporting mammalian cell culture production and Custom Products projects at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bangalore, India, combining hands-on manufacturing with creation and maintenance of SKU and product data.

What you'll do

• 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.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field, including hands-on cell culture experience.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Master's degree.
• Experience in a cGMP environment.
• 3–5 years of experience in scientific operations, custom product operations, project coordination, or product data management.
• Experience with ERP systems, SKU creation, or product master data management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Salesforce.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Work schedule: Standard, Monday to Friday.
• Flexibility to work shifts based on production needs.
• Work is performed in a laboratory and manufacturing environment and may require the use of PPE and gowning.
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards, including safety procedures when handling biological materials and production equipment.