Scientist I, Protein Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Masters with 0-4 years confirmed experience or a PhD in a life sciences field (submitted within the last one year) with a strong focus on protein biology, protein design, protein purification, antibody or protein conjugations, molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology or biochemistry
  • Strong theoretical and working knowledge in protein expression, protein purification and antibody purification
  • Hands on experience in performing protein purification using affinity, ion-exchange and size exclusion chromatography
  • Experience in automated purification method development in AKTA, NGC and liquid handler
  • Characterization of antibody using SDS-PAGE, SEC-HPLC and validating them in immunoassays such as ELISA, western blot and IF
  • Experience or familiarity with antibody or protein engineering, rational design of mutants, and molecular biology
  • Experience with structural biology and protein modeling and visualization tools such as Pymol, schrodinger, Discovery Studio or other such programs is desirable
  • 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 and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism
  • Self-motivated and a self-starter who is excellent at learning and applying new concepts for process or product improvements
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to connect to peers and leadership
  • Excellent teammate with the ability to work with diverse colleagues

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

Protein Purification
Protein Expression
Affinity Chromatography
Ion-Exchange Chromatography
Size Exclusion Chromatography
SDS-PAGE
SEC-HPLC
AKTA
Molecular Biology
Antibody Conjugation
Immunology

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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