Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our R&D team and help advance groundbreaking molecular biology technologies that impact global health. As a Scientist III, you'll lead innovative projects developing next-generation sequencing applications, diagnostic assays, and molecular testing solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex scientific challenges. We empower our scientists with resources and autonomy to drive meaningful discoveries from concept through commercialization. Your expertise will contribute directly to products that enable breakthrough research in cancer treatment, environmental protection, and forensic science.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA handling, PCR, qPCR, and nucleic acid quantification
• Preferred Fields of Study: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related life sciences field
• Proven expertise in next-generation sequencing technologies, library preparation, and workflow optimization
• Experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820)
• Strong understanding of experimental design, data analysis, and statistical methods
• Proficiency with bioinformatics tools and data visualization software (JMP, R, Python)
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems and laboratory automation
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Strong documentation skills including detailed lab notebooks and technical reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for presenting to diverse audiences
• Experience in project leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience mentoring scientists and coordinating team activities
• Ability to work in BSL2 laboratory environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently and as part of a team