Scientist II, Molecular Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific in West Hills, California

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, 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




Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you'll help solve some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.



The Transplant Diagnostic Division develops and distributes a comprehensive line of typing and antibody detection products, laboratory instrumentation, computer software, and clinical laboratory services that are used to help match patients and donors before transplant, monitor patients post-transplant, and advance research in the transplantation space.



Responsibilities:




The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

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  Work with a designated team on development of new molecular diagnostic HLA typing product.
  


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  Perform feasibility, full scale development, verification and validation testing and data analysis.
  


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  Validate and record newly developed process and protocols.
  


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  Responsible for understanding and performing daily testing of reagents for extent, improvement, and troubleshooting HLA gene typing products or related issues.
  


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  Handle and maintain required reagents (reference samples, assay buffers, and labeling reagents, etc.), laboratory environment and equipment needed to carry out assigned projects.
  


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  Assist in writing all required SOP's for new products as well as maintenance/updating of current SOP's for existing HLA typing products.
  


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  Maintain quality records of equipment maintenance, tests, analyses and other relevant data.
  


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  Actively participate in meetings and
  technical problem solving
  


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  Assist in project planning, supervise the progress, prepare and present summary reports
  

Accountability:

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  Maintain confidentiality of critical laboratory and business data. They are expected to maintain work schedules as assigned.
  

Education/Training Experience:

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  B.S. in the Biological Sciences is required. Molecular bio degree is preferred
  


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  Minimum of 2 years of research experience is required
  


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  Basic course and laboratory work in molecular biology, biochemistry, or immunology
  

Knowledge of:

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  Knowledge of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques.
  


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  Clear understanding and experience in running polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ability to design/test primers for PCR reactions.
  


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  Basic understanding of DNA sequencing.
  

Ability to:

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  Perform laboratory bench work.
  


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  Communicate effectively with minimal guidance.
  


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  Daily transition from laboratory to data analysis.
  


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  Plan and organize oneself in a reliable and consistent manner.
  


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  Prepare and present reports to management involving data critical to new product introduction and current process/product improvement.
  


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  Maintain confidentiality of critical laboratory information.
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:




Job requires long periods of sitting at a laboratory bench. This position will operate a computer terminal to enter and analyze laboratory data and experimental documentations




Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72,600.00-$108,900.00.


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