Scientist I, Cell Biology
About The Position
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: Join our Cell Biology team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to research that impacts global healthcare. As a Scientist I, you'll work on innovative projects in cell culture, antibody development, and cell therapy applications. You'll be responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing data, and developing new methodologies to advance our understanding of cellular systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate workflows, optimize processes, and ensure the highest quality standards in cell culture and analysis. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, no prior experience required in research or industry
- Preferred Fields of Study: Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related Life Science field
- GLP, GMP certification advantageous
- EHS certification beneficial
- Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture techniques and aseptic procedures
- Proficiency in cell maintenance, expansion, and cryopreservation of various cell types (cancer cell lines, primary cells, stem cells)
- Experience with cell-based assays including Western blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence
- Knowledge of molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNA cloning, transfection)
- Demonstrated ability in experimental design, execution, and data analysis
- Experience with bioreactor operations and process development preferred
- Proficiency in data analysis software (Excel, JMP, Prism)
- Strong documentation skills for maintaining detailed laboratory records
- Excellent organizational and time management capabilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Publication experience in peer-reviewed journals beneficial
- Experience with automated systems and high-throughput screening advantageous
Responsibilities
- Conducting experiments
- Analyzing data
- Developing new methodologies to advance our understanding of cellular systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate workflows
- Optimize processes
- Ensure the highest quality standards in cell culture and analysis
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
