Why Thermo Fisher Scientific?
 
Now is an exciting time to join our Genetic Sciences business. Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join the team with unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers solve some of the world’s toughest challenges from the fight against COVID-19 to Zika to many others.


Office location: Marsiling, Singapore (8-10 mins walk from Woodlands MRT / bus interchange)
Operating hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-515pm 
Report into: R&D Director


What will you do?

• Lead the development of Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) assays for new product introduction, including early-stage investigations on new product concepts.
• Lead a project team and collaborate with cross-functional and cross-divisional teams.
• Participates in multifunctional core and R&D team meetings.
• Problem solving using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
• Design and execute experiments independently, troubleshoot, analyze data, interpret results and keep a detailed record of experiments.
• Write procedures, protocols and reports.
• Exercise independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Recommend and execute changes to processes, procedures or products internally to the department.
• Lead training and guidance of junior team members
• Adhere to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards.

How will you get here?

Education/Experience

• Required - Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar (at upper second class level) with 4 years’ experience.
• Desired - Ph.D in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar with at least 2 year experience
• Experience with qPCR, CE and/or NGS MDx tests development for infectious diseases and/or oncology
• Knowledge of IVD testing guidelines and processes for MDx
• Familiarity with product commercialization processes
• Experience with leading diverse project teams
• Experienced in working at ISO13485

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong technical and theoretical background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics
• Possess excellent laboratory and documentation practices.
• Driven to deliver quality results on time and in a highly ethical and professional manner
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, self-motivation, systematic and analytical thinking, directed toward achieving objectives.