Scientist II, Molecular Biology

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

Carlsbad, California/Clinical next generation sequencing division

Join our vibrant team in Carlsbad, CA, within the Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division, where innovation meets ambition. Here, you will be at the forefront of groundbreaking research impacting global health.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Scientist II, you will be part of a high-performance, cross-disciplinary team. Your work will be exceptionally impactful, driving advancements in sequencing technology that have real-world applications.

A day in the Life:

• Develop sequencing technologies and products.

• Complete wet lab experiments with flawless precision.

• Analyze data to determine the next steps in research.

• Support Molecular Biology and Chemistry teams in R&D and Operations.

• Maintain a detailed and organized lab notebook.

Keys to Success:

To thrive in this role, you should be collaborative, adaptable, and able to strictly manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures will set you apart.

Education

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field is required. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience.

• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, purification, and quantitation, dilution calculation, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, etc.

• Familiar with data process using software, such as Microsoft Excel and JMP.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience in next-generation sequencing is a plus.

• Collaborates well with others and has a strong orientation towards teamwork.

• Able to multi-task and adjust plans quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.

• Write standard operating procedures, simple protocols, and reports.

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.

• You'll receive 120 hours of PTO, 10 paid holidays annually, and (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 that support financial planning for the future, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings option.

• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72,600.00-$108,900.00.

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

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