Scientist I, Protein Biology Full-time

Antibody Team Position

The antibody team is involved in engineering and development of antibodies, with a deep focus on reagent quality and specificity. The core activities of the team include design, development, purification, conjugation and testing of antibodies in a variety of immunoassay applications using pioneering tools and technologies. The goal of the program is advanced product development and creation of product specific information to promote research use.

Role & Responsibilities

To be an integral part of an antibody development team with a focus on performance and specificity using innovative molecular, protein, and cell biology methods.

Responsibilities:

• Work on recombinant antibody development.
• Meticulous experimental planning and execution to meet program goals.
• Timely record keeping of results into data sheets and laboratory note-books.
• Regular mining of literature and keeping oneself up to date with developments in field of antibody development.
• Compilation and presentation of data in written and oral formats. Active participation in team meetings.
• Attention to detail and adherence to schedules.

Candidate Requirement

Education & Experience levels:

Applicants should have Masters or equivalent with 0-4 years' experience or a PhD in a life sciences field (submitted within the last one year) with a strong focus on molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology or biochemistry.

Nature of experience:

• Thorough knowledge of immunology and flow cytometry; experience in cell sorting is preferred
• Ability to process blood or tissue and isolate cells, particularly mammalian PBMCs and splenocytes
• Experience in aseptic expansion and maintenance of mammalian cancer cell lines and primary cells, including accurate cryopreservation is desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ELISA, and other immunoassays.
• Experience in protein biology, including antigen design, conjugation, protein expression, and purification is good to have.
• Working knowledge and experience in molecular biology workflows such as high-throughput molecular cloning, plasmid vector construction, PCRs, Restriction digestion, Ligation, Transformation, Mini and maxi preps, sequencing is desirable
• Ability to provide technical trouble shooting to resolve scientific problems.
• Proficient in MS Office and statistical software such as GraphPad Prism.
• Theoretical or practical experience in antibody development platforms is desirable.
• Project or work experience in support of relevant skills such as publications, project reports or thesis work is desired.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and a self-starter who is excellent at learning and applying new concepts for process or product improvements, possess excellent oral and written communication skills to connect to peers and leadership, and will be an excellent teammate with the ability to work with diverse colleagues.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetics, pregnancy, disability or any other legally protected status. Thermo Fisher Scientific aligns with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

ThermoFisher is committed to crafting a diverse work environment that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds. 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.