Scientist I at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • M.Sc in cell biology, biotechnology, genetics, or related fields
  • 0-3 years of research experience in relevant industry
  • Clear understanding of basics of cell biology, protein biology, and molecular biology
  • Experience in handling antibiotic-free suspension cell lines like Expi293 and ExpiCHO
  • Proficient in transfection for protein expression in these cell lines
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Strong statistical knowledge and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism
  • Meticulous experimental planning and execution skills
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and in scientific writing
  • Good teammate, ready to learn new techniques, and entrepreneurial thinker
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals (bonus)
  • Industry experience and scientific writing skills (bonus)
  • GLP, GMP, or other laboratory practices certification and EHS certification (advantage)

Responsibilities

  • Aseptic expansion and maintenance of mammalian cancer cell lines and primary cells
  • Accurate cryopreservation of cells
  • Maintaining and performing transfection in antibiotic-free suspension cell lines like Expi293 and ExpiCHO for protein expression
  • Daily monitoring of cell health
  • Keeping detailed records of cell culture parameters and results in data sheets and/or electronic notebooks
  • Ensuring data integrity and accuracy
  • Planning and completing experiments
  • Technical writing

Skills

mammalian cell culture
aseptic technique
primary cells
cryopreservation
transfection
Expi293
ExpiCHO
suspension cell lines
protein expression
cell health monitoring

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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