Work Schedule Standard Mon-Fri Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Positive 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 Job Title Scientist III Molecular Biology Job Location India Bangalore About Company 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 Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research solving analytical challenges growing efficiency in their laboratories improving patient health through diagnostics or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies we are here to support them Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems Invitrogen Fisher Scientific Unity Lab Services Patheon and PPD Our Innovative Laboratory technologies Services makes it easier for customers About Team 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 pioneering tools and technologies The goal of the program is advanced product development and creation of product specific information to promote research use Role Responsibilities To be a member in the molecular biology and sequencing core facility within an antibody development team through the advancement of innovative molecular biology techniques to enable high throughput recombinant antibody platforms Responsibilities Perform in a fast- paced environment towards antibody development testing Lead molecular biology and core facility to develop next generation methodologies vector improvements cloning strategies to facilitate high throughput workflows in recombinant antibody development platforms Informal leadership of team of scientists in matrix style operation provide technical and operational supervision Mentoring and training junior scientists in research design and experimental execution interpreting data and data presentation to collaborators and partners Drive conceptualization within teams to enable development of successful protocols for effective transfer to operation teams Serve as authority in the field of molecular biology sequencing and antibody development to provide inputs and guidance towards driving innovation and cross team collaborations Partner with supporting functions such as product management program management operations and business development to meet program goals Candidate Requirement Education Experience levels PhD with 4 to 5 years experience or Master s degree with 5 to 10 years experience Min 3-4 years of Industrial experience is required Applicants should have a degree in a relevant life sciences field with a strong focus on next generation molecular biology sequencing technologies and antibody development technologies Nature of experience Extensive experience with antibody development and engineering including hybridoma display technologies single B cell and other antibody platforms Broad knowledge and experience in molecular biology vector design next generation cloning miniaturizing strategies for high throughput gene to protein Sanger and next generation sequencing technologies antibody sequencing protein and antibody design engineering Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot technical challenges and provide suitable solutions Consistent track record of establishing new protocols and workflows Experience leading core facilities for molecular biology and or sequencing will be a plus Experience leading and mentoring people either with or without direct reporting structure Authorship of peer-reviewed publications with post-doctoral experience and a strong independent understanding of standard and emerging trends in the field are preferred Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced research environment Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word Powerpoint Excel and possess a strong statistical knowledge and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism The successful candidate will be self-motivated and a self-starter who is excellent at learning and applying new concepts for process or product improvements possess excellent oral and written communication skills to connect to peers and leadership and will be an excellent teammate to varied colleagues Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination basis race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin protected veteran status age genetics pregnancy disability or any other legally protected status Thermo Fisher Scientific aligns with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates We offer attractive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits We offer employment with an innovative forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects We offer a company culture that stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation