Scientist III, Research and Development

Description

As a Scientist III, you will lead technical projects focused on HLA antigen characterization, cell-based assay development, recombinant protein expression, and product quality improvement. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will design and execute experiments, analyze complex datasets, troubleshoot technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting both commercial products and new product development.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with 3+ years of relevant industry or academic experience. Masters Degree required, PhD preferred.
• Preferred fields of study: Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related life science disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, recombinant protein expression, and stable cell line generation.
• Experience with molecular cloning, plasmid construction, DNA manipulation, and mammalian cell transfection.
• Strong experience developing and optimizing cell-based assays and immunological assays.
• Proficiency operating flow cytometers (BD, Cytek, Thermo Fisher Attune, or equivalent) and analyzing data using FlowJo or equivalent software.
• Experience with protein characterization techniques including Western blotting, ELISA, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, or related methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to design experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and interpret complex biological data.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (GraphPad Prism, JMP, R, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience supporting assay development, product development, or process improvement in a regulated environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of HLA biology, immunology, transplant diagnostics, Luminex technology, or flow cytometry-based immunoassays is highly desirable.
• Experience with gene editing technologies (CRISPR/Cas9) or viral vector-based cell engineering is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple technical projects while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Excellent laboratory documentation skills with attention to detail and familiarity with GMP, GLP, or Design Control documentation practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present scientific findings to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Track record of scientific contributions through publications, presentations, patents, or successful product development projects is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• May require up to 20% travel.

Pay

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $91,700.00–$137,525.00. 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.

Benefits

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
• Retail 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards