Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Are you passionate about new ideas and breakthroughs? Thermo Fisher Scientific invests over $1 billion in R&D each year. Join us in solving challenging global problems, such as cancer treatment, clean drinking water, and forensic investigations. We support our colleagues in translating science into impactful solutions, providing autonomy, resources, and tools.
The Transplant Diagnostic Division offers a range of typing and antibody detection products, laboratory instruments, software, and clinical services. These are used for patient-donor matching, post-transplant monitoring, and transplantation research.
The Scientist III, Molecular Biology is responsible for leading technical exploration and finding effective solutions for improving molecular diagnostic products in transplant medicine. This role requires self-motivation and the ability to connect individual tasks to larger goals.
Responsibilities:
Assist in crafting and completing feasibility studies to explore novel ideas
Validate and record newly developed processes and protocols.
Responsible for understanding and performing daily testing of reagents for extent, improvement, and troubleshooting HLA gene typing products or related issues.
Handle and maintain laboratory environment and equipment needed to carry out assigned projects.
Prepare SOPs, study plans, reports, and other internal documents as well as maintain/update current SOPs for existing products.
Actively participate in meetings and technical problem solving
Assist in project planning, supervise the progress, prepare and present summary reports
Function as a lead for time-sensitive projects and provide support to the team to achieve the best results
Conduct literature search, proactively monitor relevant diagnostic market, proactively seek opportunities for innovation, and write proposals for grants or manuscripts for publication
Accountability:
Maintain confidentiality of critical laboratory and business data.
Education/Training Experience:
Applicants must have a B.S. or similar experience in the Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Additionally, 5 years of laboratory experience in an academic or R&D industrial environment is required. Alternatively, a Master's degree or identical experience in the same fields is acceptable, along with 3 years of laboratory experience in an academic or R&D industrial environment. Candidates with a PhD degree are also considered, with a minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience in an academic, post-doc, or R&D industrial environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
Strong understanding of molecular biology and relevant techniques such as DNA isolation and quantification, gene amplification methods, quantitative PCR, sequencing, and other relevant technologies
Experience with primer and probe designs
Strongl problem-solving skills. Experience in crafting experiments and interpreting data, and addressing issues to improve product performance with innovative solutions.
Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people
Ability to support process improvement, customer inquiries, staff training as needed
Well-developed written skills to prepare regular and routine reports, reviews, and white papers, as well as preparing presentations to a variety of audiences
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $91,700.00-$152,800.00.
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: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
