FUJIFILM

Scientist II, Analytical Development

Job Locations US-TX-College Station
Posted Date 19 hours ago(8/6/2025 5:28 PM)
Requisition ID
2025-35296
Category
Analytical Process Development
Company (Portal Searching)
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Position Overview

The Scientist II independently designs, executes and interprets complex laboratory experiments and development activities with priorities set by supervisor to achieve project goals. The individual demonstrates a practical understanding analytical and/or virology and applies knowledge in support of product development and new technologies. The individual should display strong technical knowledge and scientific understanding of the development of analytical and/or virological assay, and DOE studies. The individual may lead a project and assist in multiple projects. The individual is expected to provide strong scientific and technical contributions within the Process Development Group and will work closely with other Departments to develop strong working relationships

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. 


From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.


If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. 


Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.


Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Reports to                Associate Principal Scientist or Principal Scientist 

Work Location         College Station, TX 

 

Essential Functions:.

 

  • Has a broad scientific knowledge that can be applied across client projects.
  • Assist/lead the development or adaptation and implementation of analytical methods for customer programs.
  • Develop, optimize, transfer, and phase appropriately validate methods on multiple client projects and acts as the lead on one client project(s).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of instruments, computer technology, and data analysis required to successfully complete project work and ability to apply knowledge in unusual situations.
  • Responsible for experimental design and planning experimental execution.
  • Responsible for ensuring lab equipment is setup for new program and implementing new technology needed for project execution.
  • Independent planning, execution, and interpretation of complex laboratory experiments.
  • Assist or lead some direct interface with external clients to understand their needs and effectively communicate these needs to internal departments.
  • Ability to work with team members and client to help troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
  • Clearly articulate in presentations to senior management and/or clients regarding problems, updates, and/or results.
  • Transfer analytical methods from other collaborators/clients.
  • Write SOP/method phase appropriate validation protocols and reports.
  • Write verification protocols, execute assays and write reports.
  • Maintain a laboratory notebook according to company guidelines.
  • Summarize results and generate reports.
  • Maintain analytical instrumentation as needed and interface with external vendors for instrument installation and operation qualifications.
  • Trains or provides guidance to lower level scientists.
  • Typically directs technical work encompassing one aspect of a project.
  • Provide project oversight to internal groups with support from manager or technical lead.
  • Act as technical lead for smaller to moderate sized programs.
  • The individual may functionally supervise the work of junior colleagues with oversight from supervisor ensuring that the goals of the group are met.
  • Stay abreast of new technologies in the field.
  • Expand expertise to other types of assays.
  • Ensure lab is maintained (organized, clean, properly supplied).
  • All other duties as may be assigned.

 

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience with analytical instrumentation such as analytical chromatography/ELISA.
  • Proficiency in assay development.
  • Ability to work professionally as part of a team and independently.
  • Proficiency with some assays such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, HPLC, CE, cell-based assays, immunoassays, dd-PCR, and/or molecular assays such as q-PCR.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects.
  • Experience working in a GMP environment is required.
  • Knowledge of statistics for analytical chemistry.
  • Ability to formally present problems, updates, and/or results.
  • Significant knowledge of bioanalytical techniques demonstrated through industry or academic performance.
  • Ability to clearly communicate in writing and verbally to senior management and/or clients.
  • Ability to assist in the review of client proposals for accuracy.
  • Ability to train technical aspects of the job to analytical personnel.
  • As appropriate, writes and reviews SOPs/ procedures/instructions.
  • As appropriate, writes and reviews analytical plans, protocols or summary reports.
  • Authors SME content of technical reports (memos, development reports etc.).

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Experience prolonged standing, along with some bending, stooping, and stretching.
  • Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
  • Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals, gases, fumes, odors, mists, and dusts, and other hazardous materials.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion and 25 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to wear PPE. 
  • Attendance is mandatory.

 

Minimum Qualifications (in addition to required skills and abilities):

  • PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences or related field; OR
  • Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences or related field with 4 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences or related field, with 6 years of relevant experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience or knowledge of cGMP, QA, and QC for pharmaceutical products.
  • Strong hands-on skill in aseptic technique, cell culture, and virology.

 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed