Scientist, Cell Biology, R&D

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With annual revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, or a related subject area in Biological Sciences required

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience; post-graduate laboratory experience in cell culture preferred
• Experience in HLA strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Capable of multi-tasking and good time management
• Flexible with changing plans and schedules
• Good oral and written communication skills

• Prepare media, buffers, and reagents
• Characterize protein-protein interactions with biolayer interferometry (BLI) / surface plasmon resonance (SPR)
• DNA extraction (from whole blood and tissue culture) and protein purification
• Molecular typing of human genomic DNA samples and manage reference DNA inventory
• Serological typing of human sera samples and manage reference antibody inventory
• Maintain mammalian cell culture including thawing, expansion, characterization, harvesting, freezing, and inventory management
• Characterize membrane antigen expression using Flow Cytometry
• Use One Lambda products and research tools for HLA Tissue Typing
• Compile and analyze data to complete update or report
• Author and/or edit technical documents for internal and external release
• Train other team members
• Perform all activities in compliance with GDP/GMP, regulatory and safety policies