Scientist II, Instrumentation & Molecular Biology

Thermo Fisher Scientific•West Sacramento, CA

7d•Onsite

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. Location/Division-Specific Information: West Sacramento, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen. Discover Impactful Work: Join our R&D team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and make a meaningful impact on global health through innovative molecular biology research and development. As a Scientist II in Molecular Biology, you will support next-generation sequencing technologies, diagnostic assays, and molecular biology products that help our customers make breakthrough discoveries. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree required, plus 2 years of working experience in a molecular biology techniques laboratory in a similar industry.
Preferred Fields of Study: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related life sciences field
Strong expertise in nucleic acid isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, and next-generation sequencing methods
Proficiency with data analysis software and statistical tools (e.g., JMP, GraphPad)
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO) for product development
Experience working in BSL2 laboratory environments
Proven track record of maintaining detailed laboratory documentation and SOPs
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety protocols
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring colleagues preferred
Experience with quality systems and design controls preferred

Responsibilities

support next-generation sequencing technologies, diagnostic assays, and molecular biology products
collaborate with cross-functional teams
responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment

Benefits

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!
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.
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

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