Scientist II, Protein biology

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. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. Our Innovative Laboratory technologies & Services makes it easier for customers.

About Team: Antibody team

The antibody team is involved in engineering and development of antibodies, with a deep focus on reagent quality and specificity. The core activities of team include design, development, purification, conjugation and testing of antibodies in a variety of immunoassay applications using groundbreaking tools and technologies. The goal of the program is advanced product development and creation of product specific information to promote research use.

Role & Responsibilities

Role:

To be an integral part of an antibody development team with a focus on performance and specificity using innovative molecular, protein, and cell biology methods.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute in a fast- paced environment towards Antibody development & Validation
• Project leadership role in new antibody development programs with vast experience in experimental planning and execution to meet the program milestone.
• Design and experimental execution, interpreting data and data presentation to the stakeholders.
• Drive ideation within teams to enable development of successful protocols for effective transfer to operation teams.
• Serve as domain expert in the field of protein biology to provide inputs and guidance towards driving innovation and cross team collaborations.
• Knowledge of product commercialization processes from concept to launch including early feasibility, development, and validation phases.
• Support manufacturing team for technical support and quality by providing technical guidance.

Candidate Requirement:

Education & Experience levels:

Applicants should have Masters with greater than 5 years relevant experience or PhD with greater than 2 years’ experience in a life sciences field with a strong focus on structural biology, protein design, protein purification, molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology or biochemistry.

Nature of experience:

• Extensive experience and familiarity with the design and development of protein assays.
• Extensive practical experience in immunoassays including Western blot, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and Flow cytometry.
• Practical experience in protein conjugation is desirable.
• Theoretical or practical experience in molecular biology techniques, antibody development platforms, and antibody conjugation is desirable.
• Attention to detail and ability to meticulously analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Communication of research data and providing expert-level technical troubleshooting to resolve scientific problems, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and possess a strong statistical knowledge and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and a self-starter who is excellent at learning and applying new concepts for process or product improvements, possess excellent oral and written communication skills to connect to peers and leadership, and will be an excellent teammate with the ability to work with diverse colleagues.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetics, pregnancy, disability or any other legally protected status. Thermo Fisher Scientific aligns with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

ThermoFisher is committed to crafting a diverse work environment that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds. 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.