Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry.  Celebrating more than 45 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

Lancaster Laboratories, a nationally recognized laboratory, is searching for a Principal Scientist to support our Molecular and Cell Biology Services department in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Principal Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Develop and validate cell based and Elisa based bioassays

·         Serve as technical lead and manage client projects

·         Perform other cell and molecular assays

·         Perform all work in a cGMP environment, documenting work as required for compliance

The ideal candidate would possess:

·         Strong laboratory and organizational skills

·         Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Ability to learn new methods and techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

·         Ability to diagnose problems and offer solutions with a high degree of independence

·         Ability to independently investigate and correct complicated laboratory or equipment problems

·         Ability to independently lead a project to a satisfactory conclusion and on time

·         Ability and self-motivated to self-train in new technologies or methods and implement them in the laboratory

·         Ability to consult with clients on work performed for them

·         Perform work in a team environment to establish a wide range of new service offerings in our cell and molecular biology test areas as well as perform a wide range of assays to support current client projects

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

·         Master's or Doctorate degree in molecular and cell biology, biology, or other related science degree, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)

·         At least three years of directly related industry or academic experience

·         Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship  

The position would involve client contact as well as the ability to lead client specific and internal projects to a successful conclusion.  The position provides excellent opportunities for growth and development in a growing and expanding department within a stable successful company.  The position also offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of assays and biopharmaceutical compounds. 

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed, as an exempt employee.  Candidates currently living in Pennsylvania or a surrounding state are encouraged to apply.

As a Lancaster Labs employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including: comprehensive cafeteria plan medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website.

Lancaster Laboratories is part of the BioPharma Services Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The BioPharma Services Division (BSD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in expediting drug research and delivering patient hope.  A highly successful and high growth division, BioPharma Services employs 3,000 dedicated individuals globally, providing world class pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical solutions, including clinical trial packaging, labeling, supply chain, logistics and laboratory testing. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.  With annual revenues of $10.5 billion, we have more than 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings.  Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery.  Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions.  Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education.  Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.  Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.