FSP Scientist Cell Biologist

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100 countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio our work spans laboratory digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on now and in the future.

Within our Analytical Services team we have a functional service provider solution which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff while allowing you the employee to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company all while maintaining full-time benefits.

This is a fully onsite role based at our customers site in San Diego CA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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 screening.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scientist to support drug discovery efforts focusing on high throughput assays. The candidate will be responsible for using common HTS related tools as well as novel approaches to complete primary screening and SAR-MedChem supportive assays. The candidate will demonstrate a passion to identify drug candidates working together with Vertex scientists across various fields with a production mindset. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning organization and execution of automated assays within the High Throughput Assays group. The candidate is expected to be independent well organized productive have a high level of knowledge assay development data analysis as well as strong communication and interpretation skills. A proven strong understanding of guidelines to ensure reliability efficiency and quality control of large-scale assays is desired.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute a variety of cell-based assays to support early lead discovery programs using automation tools.
• Execute assays that are primary screens designed to identify leads and to support MedChem to identify clinical candidates.
• Effectively collate and interpret data systematically and make recommendations for next steps
• Clearly and optimally communicate ideas and results (both verbally and in writing) to a broad range of audiences.
• Identify areas for streamlining workflows where warranted
• Maintaining inventory and visibility of supply chain of critical reagents and consumables needed for the activities supported by this person.
• This person may also be asked to occasionally work early or late and/or weekends and holidays.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry Biochemistry Material Science Immunology Biology Molecular Biology or similar
• Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years)
• OR Masters degree

In some cases an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with executing and analyzing data from high-throughput assays
• Experience with liquid handling equipment and general plate handling automation preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the use of automation and HTS instrumentation
• Proficient in strong data analysis skills computer skills and the ability to draw conclusions and communicate results from large data sets
• Self-motivated detail oriented individual able to multitask and carry out assigned tasks
• Critical thinking and the ability to learn and apply troubleshooting techniques for automation is key
• Demonstrated strong organization communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Must be flexible and responsive to changing priorities
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to work rotating weekend shifts according to business needs
• Must demonstrate a strong interest in common computer programs (e.g. MS Office) in addition to being comfortable in learning new software and hardware systems
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced highly-matrixed work environment

Working Environment:

Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate receive and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.

Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with

proficiency.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements including infectious agents typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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!

Compensation and Benefits

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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