Scientist II, Protein Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rockford, Illinois

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)



Job Description





Position Summary:



Leads product development projects and the evaluation of new technology for protein preparation.

• Participates in the design and execution of research and development projects for protein sample prep including cell lysis, protein purification, protein clean-up, and protein analysis.


• Serves as Technical Leader on R&D project teams to develop reagents, assays, and kits that support complex biology including membrane protein research and structural studies.


• Collaborates with biologists and chemists to develop novel tools to purify recombinant and endogenous proteins from cells and tissue.


• Develops & maintains in-depth knowledge of protein purification tools and strategies, membrane protein solubilization techniques, and protein interactions.

• Designs and performs laboratory experiments independently


• Leads the technical aspects of product development


• Gives effective scientific presentations


• Reads scientific literature and attends conferences to remain current in relevant fields and techniques


• Collaborates with technical and commercial partners


• Writes technical methods for production, testing and use of new products


• Attends scientific conferences and presents work through posters and publications


• Begins to contribute ideas for new products and improvements to procedures


• Presents proposals and project updates to the PCP Steering committee


• Other duties as assigned

• Experience in protein expression and purification, cell lysis and other sample preparation techniques. Knowledge and experience with isolating proteins from tissue and other complex samples is highly preferred


• Solves problems through the application and integration of analytical skills, creativity and judgment


• Works on problems of moderate scope; exercises judgment and identifies next steps


• Works and collaborates effectively in team settings


• Builds productive internal/external relationships; actively represents area in inter-departmental projects


• Presents technical data and project summaries in project team and departmental settings


• Adapts communication to accommodate audience diversity


• Impacts team efficiency through the quality, accuracy, and thoroughness of own work and commitment to project schedules


• Follows recent developments in the protein biochemistry field and builds awareness of market trends and competitors


• Begins to offer ideas for products and product improvements


• BS degree and 2+years of experiences or MS degree