Scientist III, Protein Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s with greater than 15 years confirmed R&D experience or PhD with greater than 7 years’ experience in a life sciences field with a strong focus on cell and molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology and/or biochemistry
  • Minimum 3-4 years of Industrial experience
  • Extensive experience with antibody development and engineering including hybridoma, single B cell, and other recombinant antibody platforms
  • Broad knowledge and experience in molecular biology, cell biology, immunoassays, protein design, engineering, purification, and conjugation fields
  • Strong background in flow cytometry including single cell sorting, immunophenotyping, multicolor flow cytometry and panel design, rare population analysis
  • Thorough in biochemical and immunoassay workflows such as recombinant protein expression and purification, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, IF, IHC
  • Working knowledge of fluorescence microscopy, fluorescence detection technologies
  • Ability to provide technical trouble shooting to resolve scientific problems
  • Experience in authoring and optimizing standard operating procedures with a focus on reproducibility
  • Skills for identifying deviations from expected outcomes, problem solving and suggesting alternatives
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
  • Experience in leading product launches

Responsibilities

  • Perform in a fast-paced environment towards antibody development & testing
  • Lead team of scientists in matrix style operation, provide technical and operational supervision
  • Drive conceptualization within teams to enable development of successful protocols for effective screens and hit selection
  • Mentoring and training junior scientists in research, design and experimental execution, interpreting data and data presentation to collaborators and partners
  • Serve as authority in the field of 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
  • Lead antibody development workflows with a focus on performance and specificity using innovative molecular, protein, and cell biology methods

Skills

Antibody Development
Antibody Engineering
Protein Purification
Antibody Conjugation
Immunoassay
Molecular Biology
Protein Biology
Cell Biology
Team Leadership

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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