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Scientist III, Molecular Biology

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Job Id: R-01287058

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Research & Development

Remote: Fully Onsite

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions:

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees
• Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold)
• Loud noises (equipment/machinery)
• Office environment
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products, etc.)
• Handling hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Title: Scientist III, Molecular Biology

Job Location: India, Bangalore

About the Company:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $44 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

• Our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve analytical challenges, grow efficiency in laboratories, improve patient health through diagnostics, and develop life-changing therapies.
• We offer innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through leading brands like Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

About the Team:

The antibody team focuses on engineering and developing antibodies with a strong emphasis

on reagent quality and specificity. Core activities include:

• Design, development, purification, conjugation, and testing of antibodies in various immunoassay applications.
• Advanced product development and creating product-specific information to promote research use.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Be part of the molecular biology and sequencing core facility within the antibody development team to advance innovative molecular biology techniques for high-throughput recombinant antibody platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in a fast-paced environment focusing on antibody development and testing.
• Lead molecular biology and core facility operations to develop next-generation methodologies, vector improvements, and cloning strategies for high-throughput workflows.
• Provide informal leadership to scientists in a matrix-style operation, including technical and operational supervision, mentoring, and training.
• Develop and transfer successful protocols to operational teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in molecular biology, sequencing, and antibody development, driving innovation and cross-team collaborations.
• Collaborate with product management, program management, operations, and business development to achieve program goals.

Candidate Requirements:

Education & Experience Levels:

• PhD with 4-5 years’ experience, or
• Master’s degree with 5-10 years’ experience
• Minimum 3-4 years of industrial experience required
• Degree in life sciences with a strong focus on next-generation molecular biology, sequencing technologies, and antibody development

Nature of Experience:

• Extensive experience in antibody development and engineering, including hybridoma, display technologies, single B cell, and other antibody platforms.
• Broad knowledge in molecular biology, vector design, next-generation cloning, miniaturized strategies for high-throughput gene-to-protein workflows, Sanger and next-generation sequencing, and antibody sequencing.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to establish new protocols and workflows.
• Leadership experience in molecular biology and/or sequencing core facilities.
• Experience mentoring individuals with or without direct reporting responsibilities.
• Authorship of peer-reviewed publications, post-doctoral experience, and expertise in emerging trends are preferred.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic research environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and statistical software (e.g., Prism).

Key Skills:

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective team player

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