Scientist II, Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Austin, TX · 6 days ago
On-siteScienceFull-time
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Location/Division-Specific Information
Location: Austin, TX
Relocation assistance: Not provided
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Science required with 3+ years of relevant experience or MS in Biology/Molecular Biology or related field with 1+ year of relevant experience.
- Strong experimental skills, broad understanding of molecular biology, and knowledge of regulated product development (CE-IVD and IVD), if preferred.
- Education and experience in basic chemistry and molecular biology techniques (including Nucleic acid extractions, quantitation and characterization, PCR techniques, and Reagent/buffer preparation).
- Solid knowledge of next-generation sequencing, demonstrated by publication record or industry experience.
- Experience in IVD product development is preferred.
- Familiarity with regulatory feedback or guidance documents to support study designs.
- Experience in automated platforms such as Genexus, KingFisher, or similar, and Liquid handlers is a plus.
Skills
- Effective communication skills, especially for presenting scientific results, maintaining records, and collaborating with a team of scientists.
- The ability to take initiative and operate with some supervision.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Healthcare
- A range of employee benefits