Scientist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree in life sciences or Master’s degree in Cell Biology/Biotechnology or a related Life Science field with 5-6 years of research experience
  • Solid foundation in Cell Biology, including fundamentals of cell biology, cell physiology, and tissue development
  • Experimental skills with attention to detail
  • Transfection and transduction experience
  • Strong understanding and hands-on expertise with the culture of multiple mammalian cell types
  • Experience in primary and/or stem cell work
  • Additional experience with protein biology, molecular biology, or other related subject areas (preferred)
  • Demonstrated skill in developing publication-quality documents, including experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong teammate, eager to learn new techniques and creatively solve problems
  • Capable of thinking, working independently, and carrying out experiments

Responsibilities

  • Perform cell culture activities and laboratory techniques including aseptic expansion of immortalized cell lines, handling of primary cells and immortal cells
  • Work with stem cells and perform different types of differentiations
  • Conduct transfections and transductions
  • Regular inspection of cell culture samples, including microscopy, gene expression assessment, Western blot/ELISA, and other applicable examinations
  • Initiate, plan, and complete scientific research with emphasis on cell culture techniques independently
  • Prepare customer-facing documents, including scientific writing and publication-quality images and figures
  • Retain comprehensive records of cell culture parameters and results in data sheets and/or electronic notebooks
  • Responsible for data integrity, accuracy, and analysis
  • Deliver high-quality results according to project schedules in support of current and/or new products
  • Collaborate within teams and guide junior scientists

Skills

Cell Culture
Aseptic Technique
Immortalized Cell Lines
Primary Cells
Stem Cells
Differentiation
Transfection
Transduction
Microscopy
Gene Expression Analysis
Western Blot
ELISA

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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