Scientist III, Research & Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific in West Hills, California

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Office



Job Description



Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.



How will you make an impact?



We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Scientist II to join our research and development team at One Lambda. The ideal candidate will develop and implement automated solutions for our HLA typing and antibody detection assay products. This role involves scripting, optimizing laboratory workflows, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to improve product performance and efficiency.



What will you do?

• Create automation scripts for laboratory processes and workflows.


• Optimize existing protocols to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.


• Collaborate with R&D scientists and engineers to craft and test new automation solutions.


• Maintain and take on automation systems to ensure efficient performance.


• Verification and validation test protocols to support the commercial release of hardware and software.


• Document test results and communicate issues quickly to design team during all stages of development on both new and existing product lines.

How will you get here?





Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.


• 5 years of proven experience in laboratory automation, scripting, or related roles.


• Experience with automation platforms such as Tecan, Hamilton, or similar.


• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, R, or similar.


• Experience in the biotechnology or medical device industry is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong programming and scripting skills with a focus on laboratory automation.


• In-depth knowledge of laboratory equipment and automation technologies.


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to detail and present solutions effectively.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com



Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.



Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $91,700.00-$137,525.00.


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 Apply Now