Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is a global 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. We support customers in accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, improving laboratory efficiency, enhancing patient health through diagnostics, and developing life-changing therapies. Our innovative laboratory technologies and services make it easier for customers to achieve their goals.
About the Team
The Antibody Team at Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to engineering and developing antibodies with a focus on reagent quality and specificity. Our core activities include the design, development, purification, conjugation, and testing of antibodies for various immunoassay applications using cutting-edge tools and technologies. Our goal is to drive product development and create product-specific information to promote research use.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Scientist II, Molecular Biology, you will be part of the molecular biology and sequencing core facility within the antibody development team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing in a fast-paced environment focused on antibody development and testing.
- Developing next-generation methodologies, vector improvements, and cloning strategies to facilitate high-throughput workflows in recombinant antibody development platforms.
- Providing informal leadership to a team of scientists, offering technical and operational supervision, and mentoring junior scientists in research, design, and experimental execution.
- Driving conceptualization within teams to develop successful protocols for effective transfer to operational teams.
- Providing inputs and guidance to drive innovation and cross-team collaborations.
- Partnering with supporting functions such as product management, program management, operations, and business development to meet program goals.
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience:
- PhD with up to 3 years of experience, or
- Master’s degree with up to 8 years of experience
Nature of Experience:
- Experience with antibody development and engineering, including hybridoma, display technologies, single B cell, and other antibody platforms.
- Broad knowledge in molecular biology, vector design, next-generation cloning, miniaturizing strategies for high-throughput gene to protein, Sanger and next-generation sequencing technologies, antibody sequencing, protein and antibody design/engineering.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in establishing new protocols and workflows is desirable.
- Experience leading core facilities for molecular biology and/or sequencing is a plus.
- Authorship of peer-reviewed publications with post-doctoral experience and a strong understanding of standard and emerging trends in the field are preferred.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced research environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism.
Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions:
- Cold Room/Freezers: -22°F/-6°C
- Laboratory Setting
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Office Environment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
- Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products, etc.)
- Work with hazardous/toxic materials
How to Apply
