Scientist, Cell Biology, R&D

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.

Location/Division Specific Information
West Hills, CA / Transplant Diagnostics

How will you make an impact?

You will contribute to the development, production, and quality of our Molecular Typing and Antibody Detection product line! Techniques for genomic DNA isolation and typing, as well as cell line generation, expansion and banking are routinely applied; data generation and analysis with instrumentation and software require continuous learning; inventory and information management require meticulous record keeping; troubleshooting and process improvement present challenges to aspired individuals. A successful candidate is encouraged to apply their superb knowledge and experiences in the HLA field and become a source of expertise to guide and train team members in a team environment.

What will you do?

• 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

How will you get here?

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

This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

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Compensation and Benefits

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