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Job Location drjobs

Pleasanton, CA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 112258 - 120000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

COMPANY: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

LOCATION: 6055 Sunol Blvd. Pleasanton CA 94566

TITLE: Scientist II Molecular Biology

HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

DUTIES: Design and execute experiments focused on development optimization and validation of molecular biology products such as nucleic acid purification kits and qPCR assays.

Contribute to the development of new qPCR and dPCR assays by conducting feasibility studies optimizing protocols and troubleshooting technical challenges.

Carry out lab duties including preparing buffers reagents and media maintaining lab supplies and supporting other functions in the group and Software team.

Work closely with software developers bioinformaticians and laboratory scientists to ensure the products meet scientific and technical requirements.

Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and software an interpret results to guide further research and development efforts.

Provide technical expertise and support FAS team and customers helping to resolve product-related issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Participate in the testing of software tools including writing and executing test cases troubleshooting bugs and validating that the software functions as needed in a laboratory setting.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. PMO PM FAS QA ops) to support project goals and timelines.

Provide input on the design of user interface ensuring that they are intuitive and meet the customer needs.

Ensure that all research and development activities comply with relevant regulatory guidelines and industry standards particularly in areas such as product safety efficacy and reproducibility.

Prepare application notes patents and presentations at conferences or meetings sharing research findings with the broader scientific community.

Manage inventory instruments (PM calibration IQOQ installation orders) and maintain meticulous records.

REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree or foreign degree equivalent in Bioengineering Biotechnology Molecular Biology or related field of study plus 1 year as a Scientist or related occupation. Employer will also accept a Bachelors degree or foreign degree equivalent in Bioengineering Biotechnology Molecular Biology or related field of study plus 3 years of experience as a Scientist or related occupation as an equivalent alternative.

Required knowledge or experience with:

DNA extraction PCR qPCR dPCR;

JMP GraphPad Prism Excel Python R;

Large-scale dataset handling data mining and data collation;

Design of experiments;

Cell culturing electrophoresis ELISA use of scientific equipment;

Scientific and technical writing;

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); and

Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Salary: $112258 to $120000 year per.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary pay range estimated for this position Scientist II Molecular Biology based inCalifornia is $112258.00$120000.00.

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

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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