JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Scientist III to join our research and development team at One Lambda. The ideal candidate will develop and implement automated solutions for our HLA typing and antibody detection assay products. This role involves scripting, optimizing laboratory workflows, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to improve product performance and efficiency.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in laboratory automation, scripting, or related roles.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Tecan, Hamilton, or similar.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, R, or similar.
• Experience in the biotechnology or medical device industry is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong programming and scripting skills with a focus on laboratory automation. NGS experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory equipment and automation technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to detail and present solutions effectively.

• Create automation scripts for laboratory processes and workflows.
• Optimize existing protocols to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and engineers to craft and test new automation solutions.
• Maintain and take on automation systems to ensure efficient performance.
• Verification and validation test protocols to support the commercial release of hardware and software.
• Document test results and communicate issues quickly to design team during all stages of development on both new and existing product lines.