Scientist II, R&D Sequencing
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Job Location:
West Hills, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 72600 - 108900
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Laboratory Setting Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Office Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.) Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob 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 Sequencing will be a member of a highly collaborative and motivated team of scientists. They will take part in the various stages of assay product development for the purpose of transplant diagnostics. Their role will have a direct impact on improving the health and outcomes of transplant patients!
A day in the Life:
- Design develop and optimize sequencing-based molecular assays for transplant diagnostic applications.
- Prepare sequencing libraries complete sequencing runs and perform data analysis
- Serve as the technical representative for R&D participating in collaborative inter-departmental activities with the common goal of producing both competitive and high-quality products that enhances outcomes for transplant patients.
Keys to Success:
Education
- Bachelors degree in molecular biology Biochemistry Genetics Cell Biology or related field with at least 2 years of industrial experience. OR Masters degree in molecular biology Biochemistry Genetics Cell Biology or related field with at least 1 year of industrial experience.
Experience
- Hands-on experience with various sequencing technologies (NGS Sanger and/or single molecule sequencing)
- Experience with molecular assay development optimization verification and /or validation preferably in clinical diagnostics
- Experience with experimental design and data analysis preferably in assay development
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Solid understanding of the underlying principles of NGS (or sequencing) nanopore sequencing DNA isolation and quantification gene amplification methods quantitative PCR Sanger sequencing and other relevant technologies
- Ability to optimally prioritize and balance a variety of assigned tasks
- Outstanding communicator with the ability to prepare clear presentations and work together with colleagues
- Effectively represent R&D in addressing process improvements resolving customer inquiries and conducting training as needed
- Good writing skills to prepare regular and routine reports plans reviews and white papers as needed
- Experience of knowledge of HLA preferred
- Expertise in clinical studies IVDR testing and submissions and/ or clinical validation
- Self-Motivated with a genuine desire to learn and develop your skills
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
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
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