Scientist III - R&D Sequencing

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Job Description

Discover Impactful Work:

The Scientist III, R&D Sequencing will be a member of a highly collaborative and motivated team of scientists. They will take part in the various stages of assay product development for the purpose of transplant diagnostics. Their role will have a direct impact on improving the health and outcomes of transplant patients!

A Day in the Life:

• Design, develop and optimize sequencing-based molecular assays for transplant diagnostic applications.

• Prepare sequencing libraries, complete sequencing runs and perform data analysis

• Serve as the technical representative for R&D, participating in collaborative inter-departmental activities with the common goal of producing both competitive and high quality products that enhances outcomes for transplant patients.

Keys to Success

Education:

• Ph.D in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related field with 0-3+ years of industrial experience.

• Master's or Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, or related field with 4+ years of industrial experience.

Experience:

• Hands on experience with various sequencing technologies (NGS, Sanger, and/or single molecule sequencing)

• Experience with molecular assay development, optimization, verification and validation preferably in clinical diagnostics

• Experience with experimental design and data analysis preferably in assay development

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of the underlying principles of NGS (or sequencing), nanopore sequencing, DNA isolation and quantification, gene amplification methods, quantitative PCR, Sanger sequencing, and other relevant technologies

• Ability to optimally prioritize and balance a variety of assigned tasks simultaneously

• Outstanding communicator with the ability to prepare clear presentations and work together with both intra- and inter-departmental colleagues (Marketing, Production, Manufacturing, and Quality)

• Effectively represent R&D in addressing process improvements, resolving customer inquiries, and conducting staff trainings as needed

• Good writing skills to prepare regular and routine reports, plans, reviews and white papers as needed

• Experience of knowledge of HLA preferred

• Experience with statistics or bioinformatics preferred

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