Scientist III, Molecular Biology
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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 Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C Laboratory Setting Office Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable 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 to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division-SpecificInformation:
Austin TX. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screen.
A Day in the Life:
Join our R&D team and help advance groundbreaking molecular biology technologies that impact global health. As a Scientist III youll lead innovative projects developing next-generation sequencing applications diagnostic assays and molecular testing solutions. Youll work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex scientific challenges. We empower our scientists with resources and autonomy to drive meaningful discoveries from concept through commercialization. Your expertise will contribute directly to products that enable breakthrough research in cancer treatment environmental protection and forensic science.
Keys to Success:
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree required plus 5 years of experience in molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA handling PCR qPCR and nucleic acid quantification (equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience may be considered).
- Preferred Fields of Study: Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biomedical Engineering or related life sciences field.
- Proven expertise in next-generation sequencing technologies library preparation and workflow optimization.
- Experience working in regulated environments (ISOCFR Part 820).
- Strong understanding of experimental design data analysis and statistical methods.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and data visualization software (JMP R Python).
- Experience with automated liquid handling systems and laboratory automation.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong documentation skills including detailed lab notebooks and technical reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for presenting to diverse audiences.
- Experience in project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience mentoring scientists and coordinating team activities.
- Ability to work in a BSL2 laboratory environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
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