Scientist II, Molecular 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: enabling 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 take science a step beyond. We develop solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, such as protecting the environment, ensuring our food is safe, and helping find cures for cancer. 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 develop next-generation sequencing technologies, diagnostic assays, and molecular biology products that help our customers make breakthrough discoveries. Working with advanced equipment, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept through commercialization. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while enjoying the resources and stability of a global leader in serving science.
Requirements
- Advanced degree with no prior experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus two years of hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques.
- Strong expertise in nucleic acid isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, and next-generation sequencing methods.
- Experience with automated liquid handling systems and high-throughput workflows.
- Proficiency with data analysis software and statistical tools, such as JMP or GraphPad.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO) for product development.
- Experience working in BSL-2 laboratory environments.
- Proven track record of maintaining detailed laboratory documentation and SOPs.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety protocols.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred fields of study: molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related life sciences field.
- Experience mentoring colleagues.
- Experience with quality systems and design controls.
Responsibilities
- Develop next-generation sequencing technologies, diagnostic assays, and molecular biology products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept through commercialization.
- Contribute to groundbreaking research.
- Maintain detailed laboratory documentation and SOPs.
- Mentor colleagues (preferred).
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Healthcare
- Choice of national medical and dental plans
- National vision plan
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- 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
- Retirement and savings programs
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
