Scientist I, Molecular Biology 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

  • Master’s with 0-3 years confirmed experience or a fresh PhD (submitted within last one year) in a life sciences field with a strong focus on protein design, protein purification, molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology or biochemistry
  • Experience in molecular biology, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and cloning
  • Experience working with RNA and understanding of best practices for RNA work
  • Experience with bioinformatics such as BLAST, pairwise and multiple sequence analysis, design and construction of expression vectors, codon optimization, PCR primer design
  • Experience with molecular biology software such as Snapgene, CLC Workbench or Geneious
  • Prior work in single cell molecular biology workflows, next generation sequencing and/or display technologies desirable
  • Knowledge and experience in protein purification, immunoassays such as ELISA, Western Blotting, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry or Flow cytometry, and cell culture techniques
  • Experience with protein or antibody conjugation will be a plus
  • Theoretical or practical experience in antibody development platforms is desirable
  • Project or work experience in support of relevant skills such as publications, project reports or thesis work
  • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and possess a strong statistical knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Meticulous experimental planning and execution to meet program goals
  • Timely record keeping of results into data sheets and laboratory note-books
  • Regular mining of literature and keeping oneself up to date with developments in field of antibody development
  • Compilation and presentation of data in written and oral formats
  • Active participation in team meetings
  • Attention to detail and adherence to schedules

Skills

Molecular Biology
Antibody Engineering
Antibody Development
Protein Purification
Antibody Conjugation
Immunoassays
GMP

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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