R&D Scientist II (Cell Culture)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll help solve some of the worlds toughest challenges, from giving organ transplant and cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement address cases through forensics. We empower teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

What you will do:

• Maintain mammalian cell culture including thawing, passaging, expansion, cell banking, and inventory management.
• Generate recombinant cell lines including transfection, selection, enrichment, single cell cloning, clonal expansion, and cell banking.
• Establish Epstein-Barr virus transformed cell lines from PBMCs.
• Characterize cell lines by cell count & viability analyzer, antigen expression by flow cytometry, cell line identity by molecular typing, and cell line sterility by mycoplasma testing.
• Perform scale-up study studies to support process development and production.
• Purify antigen or antibody. Perform biochemical and biophysical characterizations including concentration determination, affinity chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA, and Luminex.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot experiments involving various cell lines.
• Develop and refine aseptic techniques to ensure contamination-free cell culture.
• Perform studies or investigations under the mentorship of Cell Biology manager.
• Carry out lab duties including preparing buffers, reagents and media, maintaining lab supplies, and supporting other functions in the group.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments, protocols, and results.
• Compile and analyze data to complete an update or report.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and timelines.
• Give oral presentations at internal meetings.
• Perform all activities in compliance with GDP, GMP, regulatory and safety policies.

How will you get here?

EDUCATION

B.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, or a related field in Biological Sciences required. M.S. highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of research/lab experience required
• Hands-on cell culture and scientific data analysis experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Clear understanding of cell culture, cell line development and cell banking principles and practices.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and maintaining sterile environments.
• Strong communication, documentation (organization and record-keeping), and presentation skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking and good time management.
• Strong problem-solving skills, identifying root causes, and proposing alternative approaches and feasible solutions.
• Ability to perform multi-tasks and balance priorities to meet company goals.
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment.
• Flexible with changing plans and schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72,600.00$108,900.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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