Project Specialist, Custom Antibodies

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Office 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 The Project Specialist is responsible for coordinating the development of custom antibodies from peptide design to antibody purification. The purpose of this position is to efficiently and effectively communicate with customers, initiate the custom antibody process and work with internal associates to complete projects. In this role, the Project Specialist must foster integration and ownership of project activities and systems within the appropriate functional areas. Post-production may involve working with the customer to provide technical support. Key Responsibilities: High level involvement in sales processProvide expertise for antibody development, protein expression, and antibody validationEffective management of antibody projectsDaily communication with customersDevelop antigenic peptide sequences using internal applications and an understanding of protein chemistryQuote development and delivery to customerAdvanced understanding and use of business management applicationsFrequent communication and coordination with all antibody team members and sales representatives.Evaluate data and generate customer reports.Interact effectively with receiving and shipping functions of the businessProvide technical support to customers Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: B.S. degree in chemistry, life science (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, etc.) with 5 or more years’ experience in the application of Immunology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology laboratory techniques; orM.S. in chemistry/biology (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, etc.), preferred, with 3-5 years’ experience in the application of Immunology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology laboratory techniques; or PhD. in chemistry/biology (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, etc.), preferred, with 1-2 years’ experience in the application of Immunology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology laboratory techniquesA Certificate in Project Management (CPM), Masters in Project Management (MPM) and/or Project Management Professional certification (PMP), preferred but not requiredKnowledge of standard project management techniquesAbility to effectively manage multiple projects with speed and accuracyAbility to set priorities and meet deadlinesEstablish and maintain accurate recordsCommunicate effectivelyBroad experience and knowledge of antigen design theory, strategy and tools to effectively stimulate high-level immune responses for both Monoclonal and Polyclonal antibody productionAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and associatesModerate to advanced knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory procedures involving antibodies (ELISA, Western blotting, ChIP, IP, IHC, IF, ICC, FACS)Ability to troubleshoot scientific data and assist customers with designed experimentsStrong written and verbal communicationsExcellent time managementStrong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills Compensation And Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $75,800.00–$101,000.00. 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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards