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Scientist Job | Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the global leader in life sciences innovation, is hiring for the position of Scientist I, Molecular Biology in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. This Life Science Job at Thermo Fisher Careers is a full-time onsite role and ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in molecular biology, antibody development, and protein design. As part of a dynamic antibody development team, you’ll work on groundbreaking research that contributes to creating life-changing scientific solutions.
Job Details:
- Position: Scientist I, Molecular Biology
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Job ID: R-01328582
- Category: Research & Development
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Mode: Fully Onsite
- Work Schedule: Standard (Monday – Friday)
Role Overview:
As Scientist I, Molecular Biology, you will play a key role in the antibody development team, emphasizing product performance and specificity. You’ll use innovative molecular biology approaches to drive antibody design and validation.
About the Company:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science with
annual revenue of approximately $44 billion. Guided by the mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer, Thermo Fisher supports customers in accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics, and developing transformative therapies. With over $1.4 billion invested annually in R&D, Thermo Fisher offers various Life Science Jobs that provide a collaborative environment, innovative technologies, and global opportunities through leading brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.About the Antibody team:
The antibody team is involved in engineering and development of antibodies, with a deep focus on reagent quality and specificity. The core activities of team include design, development, purification, conjugation and testing of antibodies in a variety of immunoassay applications using groundbreaking tools and technologies. The goal of the program is product development and creation of product specific information to promote research use.
Educational Requirements for the Scientist Job:
- Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Immunology with 0–3 years of experience.
- OR a recent Ph.D. (submitted within the last year) in a relevant field.
Responsibilities of Scientist Job:
- Conduct molecular biology experiments with precision and consistency to meet project milestones.
- Maintain accurate data records, laboratory notes, and reports.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in antibody engineering and molecular biology.
- Present experimental data in written and oral formats to peers and leadership.
- Ensure attention to detail, adherence to schedules, and compliance with laboratory safety standards.
Skills Required for the Scientist Job:
Technical Skills:
- Experience in nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, and RNA handling.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics tools (BLAST, multiple sequence alignment, codon optimization).
- Familiarity with molecular biology software such as SnapGene, Geneious, or CLC Workbench.
- Hands-on experience with protein purification, ELISA, Western blotting, and cell culture.
- Exposure to single-cell workflows, NGS, and antibody display technologies is desirable.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and statistical tools such as GraphPad Prism.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Environmental Conditions:
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.
How to Apply for this Scientist Job?
Interested candidates can visit the Thermo Fisher Careers Page to apply online and stay updated on similar job openings by setting up email job alerts.
