Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology
Singapore - Marsiling Update time: September 7,2020
Job Description
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
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology will manage a team in charge of verification and validation (V&V) of Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) assays and sample prep methods both for RUO and IVD use. The candidate will provide technical expertise on a project, department and cross-department levels and will be expected to integrate into a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant is required to exhibit a results orientated attitude with the ability to thrive in the fast paced environment of biotechnology. The Staff Scientist will possess the technical capacity to develop experimental hypotheses, design and perform experiments, analyze data sets, and write protocols and reports. Furthermore, they will be expected to present their findings on a project level to external and business stakeholders.
What will you do?
I. Education
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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
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology will manage a team in charge of verification and validation (V&V) of Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) assays and sample prep methods both for RUO and IVD use. The candidate will provide technical expertise on a project, department and cross-department levels and will be expected to integrate into a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant is required to exhibit a results orientated attitude with the ability to thrive in the fast paced environment of biotechnology. The Staff Scientist will possess the technical capacity to develop experimental hypotheses, design and perform experiments, analyze data sets, and write protocols and reports. Furthermore, they will be expected to present their findings on a project level to external and business stakeholders.
What will you do?
- Supervises a team of scientist in charge of V&V of MDx assays, conducts performance assessment and manages their career development.
- Leads V&V activities for medium to large projects and represents V&V function on multiple projects core teams.
- Participates on multifunctional teams of scientists, engineers, product managers, etc.
- Champions development of novel and improvement of existing test methods.
- Authors test protocols, reports and other project lifecycle controlled documentation.
- Designs validation studies to meet regulatory requirements.
- Supports regulatory submissions for IVD products.
- Problem solves using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
- Recommends and executes changes to processes, procedures or products internally to the department.
- Utilizes statistical tools in experiment planning and analyzing complex data sets.
- Leads training and guidance of scientists, reviews and approves other scientists’ work.
- Adheres to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485:2016).
I. Education
- Ph.D in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar. Lower degree is acceptable for candidates with relevant work experience.
- At least 5 years of biotechnology industry experience focused on product development and commercialization.
- Proven track record of leading IVD molecular diagnostics test from feasibility to regulatory approval.
- Experience in managing a team of scientists is preferred.
- Experience and sound knowledge of common biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology methods.
- Good understands biotechnology product lifecycle and roles of key project team members.
- Working knowledge of biostatistics techniques and tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, R).
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with design of experiments (DOE) principles.
- Strong understanding and working experience of ISO:13485 and ISO:9001 quality standards.
- Knowledge of IVD process for MDx.
- Ability to work well in diverse teams.
- Self-motivated, results oriented individual who is able to work with minimal supervision.
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