Scientist III, Molecular Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • PhD with 4 to 5 years' experience, or Master’s degree with 5 to 10 years' experience
  • Minimum 3-4 years of industrial experience
  • Degree in a relevant life sciences field with a strong focus on next generation molecular biology, sequencing technologies, and antibody development technologies
  • Extensive experience with antibody development and engineering including hybridoma, display technologies, single B cell, and other antibody platforms
  • Broad knowledge and experience in molecular biology, vector design, next generation cloning, miniaturizing strategies for high throughput gene to protein, Sanger and next generation sequencing technologies

Responsibilities

  • Perform in a fast-paced environment towards antibody development & testing
  • Lead molecular biology and core facility to develop next generation methodologies, vector improvements, cloning strategies to facilitate high throughput workflows in recombinant antibody development platforms
  • Provide informal leadership of team of scientists in matrix style operation, including technical and operational supervision
  • Mentor and train junior scientists in research, design and experimental execution, interpreting data, and data presentation to collaborators and partners
  • Drive conceptualization within teams to enable development of successful protocols for effective transfer to operation teams
  • Serve as authority in the field of molecular biology, sequencing, and antibody development to provide inputs and guidance towards driving innovation and cross team collaborations
  • Partner with supporting functions such as product management, program management, operations, and business development to meet program goals

Skills

Molecular Biology
Antibody Engineering
Antibody Development
Purification
Conjugation
Immunoassay
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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