Scientist III - R&D Sequencing

ThermoFisher Scientific • West Hills, CA • 2d ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, 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

Discover Impactful Work:

The Scientist III, R&D Sequencing will be a member of a highly collaborative and motivated team of scientists. They will take part in the various stages of assay product development for the purpose of transplant diagnostics. Their role will have a direct impact on improving the health and outcomes of transplant patients!

A Day in the Life:

Design, develop and optimize sequencing-based molecular assays for transplant diagnostic applications.

Prepare sequencing libraries, complete sequencing runs and perform data analysis

Serve as the technical representative for R&D, participating in collaborative inter-departmental activities with the common goal of producing both competitive and high quality products that enhances outcomes for transplant patients.

Keys to Success

Education:

Ph.D in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related field with 0-3+ years of industrial experience.

Master's or Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, or related field with 4+ years of industrial experience.

Experience:

Hands on experience with various sequencing technologies (NGS, Sanger, and/or single molecule sequencing)

Experience with molecular assay development, optimization, verification and validation preferably in clinical diagnostics

Experience with experimental design and data analysis preferably in assay development

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong knowledge of the underlying principles of NGS (or sequencing), nanopore sequencing, DNA isolation and quantification, gene amplification methods, quantitative PCR, Sanger sequencing, and other relevant technologies

Ability to optimally prioritize and balance a variety of assigned tasks simultaneously

Outstanding communicator with the ability to prepare clear presentations and work together with both intra- and inter-departmental colleagues (Marketing, Production, Manufacturing, and Quality)

Effectively represent R&D in addressing process improvements, resolving customer inquiries, and conducting staff trainings as needed

Good writing skills to prepare regular and routine reports, plans, reviews and white papers as needed

Experience of knowledge of HLA preferred

Experience with statistics or bioinformatics preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $91,700.00-$137,525.00.

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

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.

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