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 experience or PhD (submitted within the last one year) in life sciences (molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology, or biochemistry)
  • Thorough knowledge of immunology and flow cytometry workflows
  • Experience in cell sorting (added advantage)
  • Working knowledge and experience in molecular biology workflows: high-throughput molecular cloning, plasmid vector construction, PCRs, restriction digestion, ligation, transformation, mini and maxi preps, sequencing
  • Ability to provide technical troubleshooting to resolve scientific problems
  • Proficiency in software/platforms for flow cytometry and data analysis: FlowJo, FCSExpress, MS Office, GraphPad Prism
  • Theoretical or practical experience in antibody development platforms (desirable)
  • Project or work experience supporting relevant skills (e.g., publications, project reports, thesis)
  • Self-motivated, self-starter, excellent at learning/applying new concepts for improvements
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent teammate able to work with diverse colleagues

Responsibilities

  • Work on single cell sorting
  • Meticulous experimental planning and execution to meet program goals
  • Timely record keeping of results into data sheets and laboratory notebooks
  • Regular mining of literature and staying up to date with developments in 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

Flow Cytometry
Cell Sorting
Molecular Cloning
PCR
Plasmid Construction
Restriction Digestion
Ligation
Transformation
DNA Sequencing
Immunology
Single Cell Sorting
Protein Purification
Antibody Development

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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