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Job Location drjobs

West Hills, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 72600 - 108900

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll help solve some of the worlds toughest challenges from giving cancer patients hope ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location/Division Specific Information

West Hills CA / Transplant Diagnostics Division

How will you make an impact

The Scientist II R&D Molecular Biology will be part of a highly collaborative and motivated team of scientists you will take part in the different stages of assay product development for the purpose of transplant diagnostics. Your role will have a direct impact on improving the health of transplant patients.

What will you do

  • Perform laboratory bench work with focus on daily testing of reagents for development improvement and troubleshooting of HLA gene typing products
  • Assist in maintaining and updating all required SOPs and quality records of equipment maintenance tests analyses and other relevant data
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results
  • Be responsible and accountable for a safe work environment including proper training in laboratory safety procedures maintenance and stocking of proper safety equipment and supplies
  • Assist with managing and maintaining required reagents (reference samples assay buffers and labeling reagents etc.) laboratory environment and equipment needed to carry out projects
  • Perform and prioritize daily assignments approved by Supervisor or Research Manager to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects
  • Compile analyze data and compose reports as required

How will you get here

Education

  • B.S. in the Biological Sciences required with M.S. degree in Molecular Biology preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in an industrial environment required.
  • Hands -on experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  • Hands-on experience with DNA isolation and quantification
  • Experience with Real-time Quantitative PCR with SYBR Green or Taqman probes
  • Experience with primer or probe designs

Knowledge Skills Abilities

  • Possess a clear understanding of and have related experience in basic molecular biology techniques
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside core team
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changes in working environment
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Committed to quality and open to constructive feedback

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72600.00$108900.00.

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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