MSAT Value Stream Engineer III

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Job Description MSAT Value Stream Engineer III Location: Grand Island, NY- relocation assistance not provided. Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility. This role also participates in 24hr on-call support as business needs require. Make an Impact Where Science Meets Manufacturing At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work has purpose. As an MSAT Value Stream Engineer III at our Grand Island, New York site, you’ll play an important role in supporting and advancing the manufacturing processes behind products used by customers across the life sciences industry. This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being close to manufacturing—solving complex problems, improving processes, introducing new technologies, and seeing the direct impact of their work. You’ll join a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your technical expertise will help improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and manufacturing reliability while supporting our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. What You’ll Do As part of our Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) organization, you will provide engineering expertise and technical leadership for cell culture media manufacturing. You’ll partner closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and other technical teams to optimize existing manufacturing processes, support new product introductions, troubleshoot production challenges, and identify opportunities to strengthen our operations. Your work will include: Providing engineering support and technical leadership for cell culture media manufacturing. Leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and operational efficiency. Partnering directly with Production to identify workflow barriers, improve throughput, and strengthen manufacturing performance. Providing 24-hour real-time technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing issues, including identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions. Leading or supporting deviation investigations, change controls, CAPAs, risk assessments, and root cause analyses. Developing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing processes. Supporting new product introductions and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions. Identifying and implementing process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities. Helping minimize production disruptions and improve the reliability and consistency of manufacturing operations. Demonstrating Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Supporting additional business and manufacturing priorities as needed. What You’ll Bring Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or another related scientific or engineering discipline. 4+ years of experience in process engineering, product development, MSAT, or a related manufacturing/technical function. Strong understanding of GMP, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience with process validation and change control. Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities. Experience with root cause analysis and risk assessment methodologies. Demonstrated ability to lead or support process improvement initiatives. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail, organization, and cross-functional communication skills. Ability to work in cleanroom environments when required. Experience supporting or providing technical guidance to engineers and technicians. Preferred qualifications: Hands-on or technical experience with the formulation and manufacturing of cell culture media, supplements, or reagents. Knowledge of aqueous chemistry and the biochemical, organic compounds, and metal salts used in cell culture media. Experience with powder manufacturing processes. Experience implementing cost-reduction, productivity, or manufacturing efficiency initiatives. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools. Lean Six Sigma certification. Additional Requirements Work Authorization: This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates should currently reside within a commutable distance of Grand Island, NY, or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to combine engineering, science, and hands-on manufacturing problem-solving in an environment where improvements can have a meaningful and measurable impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work across functions, tackle complex manufacturing challenges, develop your technical expertise, and contribute to products that support scientists and customers around the world. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we provide our global teams with the resources and opportunities to pursue their career goals while working together to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. Join us in Grand Island and help turn scientific innovation into reliable manufacturing performance. Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $85,000.00–$110,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: