Scientist II - R&D Sequencing
Posted on: 26 Mar 2021
West Hills, CA
Job Description
Position Summary:
Working within the Molecular Typing NGS group in R&D on new product feasibility, development, data analysis, verification, technology transfer, training, troubleshooting, and improving the existing HLA genotyping related products, reagents, and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working with other scientists on assay development
* Working on NGS library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis
* Identifying and testing the variables of an experiment
* Assisting with project planning, executing, analyzing, and making summary reports
* Optimizing newly developed protocols and procedures
* Troubleshooting problematic reagents and procedures
* Documenting and collaborating on newly developed protocols and procedures
* Presenting data using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
* Updating inventory, maintaining equipment, and documentation.
Requirements:
* Master2019s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline in Biological Sciences.
* Knowledge in NGS, DNA isolation and quantification, gene amplification methods, quantitative PCR, Sanger sequencing, and other relevant technologies is desired.
* Experience is desired in designing experiments, interpreting data, and solve issues to improve product performance with innovative approaches.
* Excellent communication skills are required, and the ability to collaborate both within the team and with other company functions is a necessary part of the job.
* Well-founded problem-solving skills are desired.
* Able to see the big picture and plan for the small details
* Pragmatic self-starter who can manage self and motivate others.
* Good organization and time-management skills are desired.
* Experience working in R, Python or related programming languages/environments are desired, but not required.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $24 billion and approximately 70,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands - Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services - we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services.
To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it. To be the world leader in serving science, we need to anticipate (pre-empt) customer needs. We need to constantly think about advancing science, so customers have the freedom to be bolder and more innovative – we are committed to pushing science and technology a step beyond where it is today.
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IndustryBiotechnology
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No. of Employees70,000 +
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