Scientist I

Job Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific is recruiting a Scientist who can foster innovation and improve customer outcomes through development and validation of recombinant antibodies.

Responsibilities

• Basic cell culture experience and PBMC isolation
• Understanding of immunizations in different animals and handling them
• Work with animal vendors and make sure they follow our guidelines and work as per our requirements
• Have to perform, pre-screening, titer checks, understand the concept of titer and plan immunizations accordingly.
• Identify the booster to be seeded, plan on seeding the cells
• Plan and execute ELISAs smartly
• Perform RT-PCR and analyze the data and choose the correct clone
• Initiate, plan, and execute scientific research with emphasis on Primary Screening
• Must have experience in automation in different steps of ELISA and RT-PCR
• Keep thorough inventory of antigen, Hyper immune Sera and results into data sheets and/or electronic notebooks and /or databases
• Take responsibility in whole lab management
• Responsible for data integrity, accuracy, and analysis.
• Deliver high quality results according to project schedule in support of current and/or new products

Skills and Experience

• Experimental skills with attention to detail are critical
• Cell cuture
• Immunization and animal handling experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and mentor junior scientists
• Strong understanding and hands-on expertise with Titer checks and its concept and immunization schedules. The ideal candidate will have additional experience with protein conjugation skills.
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral.
• Should be a good team player, ready to learn new techniques and innovative thinker.

Candidate Requirement

Education Experience levels

• Masters degree in life sciences or Master s/ bachelaors degree in Cell Biology/Biotechnology or related Life Science with 5-6 years of research experience
• Applicants should have a strong background in animal handling techniques

Nature of experience

• Should have a clear understanding of titers, animal behavious
• Should be able to think, work independently and execute experiments

Knowledge Required

• GLP, GMP or any other certification in laboratory practices and EHS certification will be considered as a bonus

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