Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology

At Thermo Fisher Scientific we empower our employees and teams with the tools, resources, and autonomy needed to make impactful advancements in science and technology for today, tomorrow, and beyond. If you have a passion for innovation and groundbreaking discoveries, then now is an exciting time to join our Genetic Sciences business.

South San Francisco, CA - Genetic Sciences Division

Without the need of standard curves, scientists are adopting digital PCR for applications demanding high precision such as rare target quantification, Copy Number Variation (CNV) analysis, and routine QA/QC testing. Thermo Fisher Scientific is building next generation digital PCR platforms to bring absolute quantification to every bench. Come join the rapidly growing franchise and impact science and lives!

How will you make an impact?

We are seeking a Staff Scientist to join our team of engineers and molecular biologists to develop innovative solutions for genetic analysis using digital PCR. In the role, you will lead early-stage investigations on new product concepts in digital PCR, guide junior scientist in related activities, help to define the roadmap for the digital PCR consumables portfolio, and assist product development teams in bringing new products to market.

What will you do?

• Independently design and perform qPCR/dPCR experiments to screen variables and optimize workflows

• Write detailed SOPs, analyze data, and generate reports

• Troubleshoot instrument and workflow failures

How will you get here?

Education

• Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or other related fields with 3-5 years of work experience in the biotechnology industry

Experience

• Strong technical and theoretical background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics

• Experience with assay or technology innovation in areas of quantitative PCR, digital PCR, and/or next generation sequencing

• Ability to innovate and generate intellectual property

• Familiarity with product commercialization processes

• Experience with leading diverse project teams

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Possess good written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to prepare and communicate technical information to a wide range of audiences

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced team environment

• Resourceful and flexible with strong troubleshooting skills

• Embraces diversity of culture and thought

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