JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 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.

EDUCATION

• B.S. in the Biological Sciences required with M.S. degree in Molecular Biology preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in an industrial environment required.
• Hands -on experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
• Hands-on experience with DNA isolation and quantification
• Experience with Real-time Quantitative PCR with SYBR Green or Taqman probes
• Experience with primer or probe designs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Possess a clear understanding of and have related experience in basic molecular biology techniques
• Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside core team
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changes in working environment
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to quality and open to constructive feedback

• Perform laboratory bench work with focus on daily testing of reagents for development, improvement, and troubleshooting of HLA gene typing products
• Assist in maintaining and updating all required SOP’s and quality records of equipment maintenance, tests, analyses and other relevant data
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results
• Be responsible and accountable for a safe work environment including proper training in laboratory safety procedures, maintenance and stocking of proper safety equipment and supplies
• Assist with managing and maintaining required reagents (reference samples, assay buffers, and labeling reagents, etc.), laboratory environment and equipment needed to carry out projects
• Perform and prioritize daily assignments approved by Supervisor or Research Manager to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects
• Compile, analyze data, and compose reports as required
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