Scientist II, Protein Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Masters with over 5 years relevant experience or PhD with greater than 2 years’ experience in a life sciences field with a strong focus on Immunology and molecular biology
  • Strong background in flow cytometry preferably cell sorting, including immunophenotyping, multicolor flow cytometry and panel design, rare population analysis
  • Understanding of cytometry data analysis techniques and proficiency with flow cytometry analysis software (e.g. FlowJo, FCS Express)
  • Ability to process tissue and isolate cells, particularly mammalian PBMCs and mouse splenocytes
  • Hands on experience with monoclonal antibody development methods using one or more of the following technologies would be an advantage: single B cell sorting, phage display, recombinant technology
  • Proficient in molecular biology workflows such as high-throughput molecular cloning, plasmid vector construction, PCRs, Restriction digestion, Ligation, Transformation, Mini and maxi preps, sequencing
  • Experience in authoring and optimizing standard operating procedures
  • Skills for identifying deviations from expected outcomes, solving and suggesting alternatives
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
  • Ability to provide technical trouble shooting to resolve scientific problems
  • Proficient in software or platforms for MS Office and statistical software such as GraphPad Prism
  • Authorship of peer-reviewed publications with post-doctoral experience and a strong, independent understanding of standard and emerging techniques

Responsibilities

  • Work on single cell sorting
  • Provide scientific inputs towards antibody development using recombinant DNA technology
  • Lead projects or workflows in new antibody development programs with vast experience in experimental planning and execution to meet the program objectives
  • Design and experimental execution, data analysis and data presentations
  • Serve as domain authority in cell sorting and immunology. With good knowledge of molecular biology and protein biology to provide inputs and guidance towards driving innovation and cross team engagement with colleagues of different background

Skills

Single Cell Sorting
Recombinant DNA Technology
Antibody Development
Protein Purification
Antibody Conjugation
Immunoassay
Molecular Biology
Protein Biology
Cell Biology

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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