• Job Description

  Req#: TFSCGLOBALR01223293EXTERNALENGLOBAL

  Job Description

  Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and ground-breaking discoveries? With over $1.4 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our 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.

  Location/Division Specific Information
  Work Location: Carlsbad, CA (on-site)

  Group: Life Sciences Solutions Group

  Division: Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division

  How will you make an impact?

  We are seeking a Staff Scientist to join our R&D team for development of next generation sequencing (NGS) applications for use in research laboratories. Responsibilities include technical leadership of projects related to next generation sequencing platforms that result in new applications and performance improvements.

  What will you do?

  • Develop and launch new products by initiating and executing scientific research and/or development strategies and working closely with cross-functional teams including Bioinformatics, Marketing, Technical Support, and/or Operations
  • Work with a multidisciplinary technology team for the development of NGS applications
  • Independently carry out experimental design and execution, library preparation, instrument operation, data analysis and results reporting
  • Develop and evaluate new applications, library preparation technologies, and products

  How will you get here?

  Education

  • Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, or other related fields highly preferred.

  Experience

  • Strong skills in molecular biology (including DNA, RNA and protein handling, PCR, qPCR, quantification methods)
  • Hands-on experience in next generation sequencing, including library preparation
  • Broad knowledge of sequencing and molecular amplification methods
  • Experience with NGS systems, especially Ion Torrent
  • Experience with advanced data analysis methods (e.g., R, JMP, Python)
  • Experience with Liquid Handler automation and/or Visual Basic

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of genomics
  • Familiarity with product commercialization processes
  • Experience leading diverse project teams
  • Knowledge of basic data analysis and interpretation (proficient in related Microsoft Office applications)
  • Ability to work comfortably in a large and busy laboratory with many other team members
  • Ability to travel (up to 25% max)

  This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

  Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

  Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

  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.

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  Compensation and Benefits

  The salary range estimated for this position based in California is –.

  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

  For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

• About the company

  Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry.

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