Scientist II, Molecular Biology

Next Generation Sequencing Scientist

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.

Location/Division-Specific Information:

Austin, TX. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

* Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Discover Impactful Work:

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is rapidly reshaping life sciences, translational research, and clinical diagnostics. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading contributor in these fields, we are dedicated to broadening the range of NGS applications with a focus on comprehensive oncology diagnostics. If you are a motivated and innovative scientist seeking to advance your expertise in these fields, we invite you to join our NGS R&D team.

This candidate should have strong experimental skills, a broad understanding of molecular biology, and knowledge of regulated product development (CE-IVD and IVD), if preferred.

A Day in the Life:

• Execute trained protocols and communicate results relevant to the success of a CDx program
• Perform experiments to improve and develop nucleic acid purification reagents and automated workflows for a variety of sample types, including Whole blood, Plasma, FFPE, and Urine.
• Perform laboratory bench work focused on sample preparation and sequencing to support the development of targeted sequencing assays.
• Participate in various studies through the analytical validation and clinical validation phases of product development.
• Perform some experimental design, basic data analysis, interpretation, and data summarization to help guide product development for new product introductions, sustaining programs, and/or CDx programs.
• Prioritize daily activities to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including bioinformatics, engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, to deliver high-quality results.
• Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation
• Support On-Market product and manufacturing troubleshooting with a strong "customer-first" mindset.
• Follow ISO 9001 and 13485 requirements.

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Candidate should possess understanding and have related experience in basic chemistry and molecular biology techniques (including Nucleic acid extractions, quantitation and characterization, PCR techniques, and Reagent/buffer preparation)
• The candidate should have solid knowledge of next-generation sequencing, as demonstrated by their publication record or industry experience.
• Basic understanding of genomics and cancer biology.
• 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, King Fisher, or similar, and Liquid handlers is a plus.
• Effective communication skills, especially for presenting scientific results, maintaining records, and collaborating with a team of scientists, are necessary.
• Must have the ability to take initiative and operate with some supervision

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

BSL2 laboratory setting

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!