Team Lead Applications Scientist - Structural Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific in San Francisco, California

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



Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Team Lead Applications Scientist - Structural Biology at our brand-new Center of Excellence for cryo-EM. Join our ambitious team in the United States and make a significant impact on the field of drug discovery. This role presents exciting challenges and the opportunity to implement innovative strategies in a collaborative and inclusive environment.



Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Center of Excellence application scientist team, including personnel, performance, and career development.


• Motivate and challenge the team while encouraging constructive and collaborative working relationships.


• In collaboration with Business Development, handle customer relations, and coordinate monthly/quarterly/biannual strategic meetings.


• Implement innovative single-particle analysis workflow strategies to deliver protein and protein structures.


• Offer mentorship on biochemical and sample preparation strategies, sample screening, and high-resolution data collection, as well as standard methodologies for cryo-EM implementation in BioPharma and Biotech environments.


• Establish and cultivate relationships with product managers and R&D colleagues to support exploration and validation of new product concepts (hardware and software).


• Maintain and monitor system performance.


• Identify and resolve software and hardware issues.


• Support activities to ensure high-quality results and efficiency.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Structural Biology (PhD or equivalent experience).


• Extensive background in high-end electron microscopy.


• Proven track record to lead a team of highly educated, highly skilled professionals.


• Experience interacting with customers, service teams, and R&D colleagues.


• Strong communication and intercultural skills.


• Ability to prioritize, direct multiple projects simultaneously.


• Strong attention to detail, commitment to delivering quality work, and dedication to ongoing improvement.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to a diverse audience.


• Ability to interact with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

This position offers an inclusive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities to collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity 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.


Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com to join our outstanding team and collaborate to groundbreaking research and development projects!


Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Reasonable Accommodation/Adjustment Statements: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments to participate in the job application process, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255* to discuss your needs. This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.



Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $100,000.00-$149,950.00.


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