Scientist II, Molecular Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Austin, Texas

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




What will you do?



You will:

• Provide laboratory bench work in molecular biology laboratories (including a BSL2 lab) with focus on sample preparation and sequencing to support development of targeted sequencing assays.


• Assist in executing various R&D activities through different phases of product development in a fast-paced environment.


• Assist in performing experimental design, basic data analysis, interpretation, and data summarization to help guide assay development.


• Work in close collaboration with cross functional teams and contribute as a team member to deliver high quality results and meet pre-defined goals.


• Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments


• Develop a hypothesis and then design the necessary set of experiments to test the hypothesis with limited guidance


• Exercise independent judgment within generally defined procedures, laboratory methods and techniques


• Follow regulatory compliance in ISO 9001 and 13485.

• BS Degree, 3+ years/MS Degree, 1+ years of laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting. Industrial experience in product development is preferred. Experience in regulated background is a plus.

• Possess a clear understanding and have related experience in basic molecular biology techniques (including DNA, RNA and protein handling, PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid quantification methods).

• You should have a solid knowledge of the next-generation sequencing as demonstrated by your publication history or industry experience.


• Effective communication skills, especially for presenting scientific results, keeping records and working collaboratively in a team of scientists are necessary.


• Strong documentation and organizational skills


• Experience with statistically-based plan development, power, test method development, data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis (JMP strongly preferred), DOE, and design-focused six sigma experience are highly desirable


• Direct experience with product development cycles and IVD regulations is a plus.