What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II - Molecular Biology position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
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Job Description
Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and ground-breaking discoveries? With over $1.4 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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Work Location: Carlsbad, CA (on-site)
Group: Life Sciences Solutions Group
Division: Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a creative and motivated Scientist II to join our Analytical Chemistry and Enzyme R&D team. In this role the candidate will be part of an impactful, cross-disciplinary team, supporting research and development of our innovative next-generation sequencing technology. The candidate will be responsible for understanding and performing research and data analysis for development, improvement, and troubleshooting of reagents involved in our Ion Torrent sequencing workflows. This role will specialize in the understanding of our enzymatic reagent components and how they apply to our sequencing reagents and workflows. Successful candidates will need to be self-motivated and handle independent tasks with the understanding of how those tasks tie into the bigger picture.
What will you do?
How will you get here?
Education
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! ;/b>
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.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $73,000.00-$100,000.00.
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:
For more information on our benefits, please visit:
Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and ground-breaking discoveries? With over $1.4 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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Work Location: Carlsbad, CA (on-site)
Group: Life Sciences Solutions Group
Division: Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a creative and motivated Scientist II to join our Analytical Chemistry and Enzyme R&D team. In this role the candidate will be part of an impactful, cross-disciplinary team, supporting research and development of our innovative next-generation sequencing technology. The candidate will be responsible for understanding and performing research and data analysis for development, improvement, and troubleshooting of reagents involved in our Ion Torrent sequencing workflows. This role will specialize in the understanding of our enzymatic reagent components and how they apply to our sequencing reagents and workflows. Successful candidates will need to be self-motivated and handle independent tasks with the understanding of how those tasks tie into the bigger picture.
What will you do?
- Perform laboratory bench work with focus on understanding and performing research and data analysis for development, improvement, and troubleshooting of reagents involved in our Ion Torrent sequencing workflows.
- Investigate enzyme kinetics and develop enzymatic assays to support new product development, on-market product quality control and troubleshooting.
- Apply analytical reagent investigation findings and analysis to optimize our next-generation sequencing workflows.
- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results, supporting Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering and Analytical Chemistry teams in R&D and Operations.
- Perform and prioritize project deliverables to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Generate and analyze scientific data, compose presentations, and maintain a detailed and organized laboratory notebook.
How will you get here?
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the Biological Sciences
- Advanced degree preferred with limited experience
Experience
- 2 years related experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Enzymology, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering or related field.
- Experience with enzyme assay development, including fluorescence-based kinetic assays, is desired.
- Understanding of analytical method development and statistical process control concepts is desired.
- Experience with enzyme characterization, using techniques such as gel electrophoresis, protein/nucleic acid quantitation (Bradford, Nanodrop, qPCR, dPCR, Bioanalyzer), or fluorescence-based assays, is a plus.
- Next-generation sequencing experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with a genuine desire to learn and develop your skills.
- An excellent teammate who is open to feedback and works well within a larger group.
- Collaborates well with others with a strong orientation towards teamwork.
- Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the status quo.
This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
- A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- 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, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off 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
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! ;/b>
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.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $73,000.00-$100,000.00.
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:
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