R&D Staff Scientist, NGS
US - California - West Hills Update time: October 16,2020
Job Description

R&D Staff Scientist, NGS

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location / Division

West Hills, CA / Transplant Diagnostics Division

How will you make an impact?

This is a key position in the Transplant Diagnostics R&D team and is responsible for leading discovery, design, development, and implementation of nucleic acid based research projects. This role will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise.

What will you do?

  • Design and execute nucleic acid based molecular assay research and development studies
  • Work with Research Supervisor and Manager and act as technical lead to develop new product ideas and research new technologies to meet those needs
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship
  • Perform duties with only a general direction given on new projects
  • Troubleshoot and solve difficult problems in the design/execution of development projects
  • Coach the team to apply advanced scientific principles and concepts to potential products and inventions
  • Participate in interdepartmental activities and research efforts
  • Write manuscripts for publication

How will you get here?

Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. from an accredited higher learning institution with studies in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, or related field
  • Minimum of five (5) years of product development experience in an industry setting
  • Experience in development, optimization, and validation of molecular assays, preferably clinical diagnostic tests

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Pragmatic self-starter who can motivate and coach team members and operate effectively in a constantly changing environment
  • Broad and deep experience in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genomics, including molecular technologies such as DNA sequencing, NGS, and quantitative PCR
  • Deep knowledge of PCR, qPCR, fluorescent dye chemistry, nucleotide chemistry, polymerases, and the instruments and software used in molecular biology
  • Ability to react appropriately to changing priorities and impending deadlines
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively
  • Well-founded formal problem-solving skills
  • Ability to motivate and influence others
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
  • Hands-on approach in leading a variety of projects and experiments, with the ability to define development project objectives and priorities
  • Well-developed written skills to prepare regular and routine reports, reviews, and white papers, as well as preparing presentations to a variety of audiences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience in immunology
  • Experience in bioinformatics and statistics

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
 

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