Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 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 complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

Location / Division

West Hills, CA / Transplant Diagnostics

How will you make an impact?
* The Sr. Staff Scientist will partner with scientists and other company staff in R&D and other functions in the identification, development, and implementation of new products and processes

What will you do?
* Identification and characterization proteins potential for the new products
* Designs and executes experiments; applies advanced multi-disciplinary molecular biology techniques
* Explore and perform feasibility studies for antibody detection and related new products and process, as well as product or process enhancement
* Develop new protocols in support of current products and new product development
* Optimize and document newly developed process or protocols
* Preform data analysis and write reports as needed in support of regulatory filings and internal communication
* Develop, implement, and perform verification and validation studies as well as other studies in support of R&D objectives
* Update inventory, maintain equipment, and keep good record and documentation
* Train and transfer new methods to other employees.
* Assist in project planning, monitor progress, and generate reports and other data summaries
* Assist for trouble shooting, process improvement and validation for the present products

How will you get here?

Education
* Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of postdoctoral experience, preferably in the discovery and development of diagnostics or therapeutics

Experience
* Extensive experience in HLA, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, analytical chemistry and cell biology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Strong problem-solving skills as well as ability to make contributions to setting strategic direction, identifying roadblocks, and providing detail on alternative approaches to overcoming issues and problems
* Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to summarize and transform data into action plans
* Strong communication skills. Effectively communicate orally and in writing with both supervisors and co-workers
* Ability to lead projects and coordinate with multiple functional areas. Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements is desirable
* Flexibility and adaptability in working in a highly dynamic and interdependent environment
* Highly motivated and dedicated
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive laboratory and business data
* Keep safe laboratory procedures and protocols are followed at all times especially in the application of universal precautions in handling of all blood and blood byproducts
* Prepare and present production reports to management regarding daily activities
* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with management and staff members
* Perform computer data entry in a conscientious manner

Preferred Qualifications
* Hands-on experience in POCT, micro-bead technologies, immunoassay assay development, purification of antibodies and related proteins

Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled 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 and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status