Scientist I, Protein Biology

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Job Description

The antibody team is involved in engineering and development of antibodies, with a deep focus on reagent quality and specificity. The core activities of the team include design, development, purification, conjugation and testing of antibodies in a variety of immunoassay applications using pioneering tools and technologies. The goal of the program is advanced product development and creation of product specific information to promote research use.

Role:

To be an integral part of an antibody development team with a focus on performance and specificity using innovative molecular, protein, and cell biology methods.

• Meticulous experimental planning and execution to meet program goals.
• Timely record keeping of results into data sheets and laboratory note-books.
• Regular mining of literature and keeping oneself up to date with developments in field of antibody development, protein engineering and molecular biology.
• Timely compilation and presentation of data in written and oral formats. Active participation in team meetings.
• Active participation in organizing common workspace and tracking common use reagents  
• Attention to detail and adherence to schedules.

Education & Experience levels:

Applicants should have Masters with 0-4 years experience or a PhD in a life sciences field (submitted within the last one year) with a strong focus on biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or immunology.

• Thorough in biochemical and immunoassay workflows such as recombinant protein expression and purification, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, IF, IHC
• Proficient in molecular biology workflows such as high-throughput molecular cloning, plasmid vector construction, PCRs, Restriction digestion, Ligation, Transformation, Mini and maxi preps, sequencing.
• Ability to provide technical trouble shooting to resolve scientific problems.
• Proficient in software or platforms for molecular biology and sequence analysis, MS Office and statistical software such as GraphPad Prism.
• Theoretical or practical experience in antibody development platforms is desirable.
• Basic understanding of microscopy is desirable.
• Project or work experience in support of relevant skills such as publications, project reports or thesis work.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and possess a strong statistical knowledge and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and a self-starter who is excellent at learning and applying new concepts for process or product improvements, possess excellent oral and written communication skills to connect to peers and leadership, and will be an excellent teammate with the ability to work with diverse colleagues.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Thermo Fisher Scientific aligns with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates and is inclusive in the approach to identifying the best talent

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!

ThermoFisher is committed to crafting a diverse work environment that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.