Job Title: Scientist I, Molecular Biology
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Industry: Pharma/Healthcare/Clinical Research
Functional Area: Research & Development
Experience: Master’s with 0-3 years of confirmed experience or a fresh PhD
End Date: 30th August 2024
Key Responsibilities
- Experimental Planning & Execution: Meticulous planning and execution of experiments to meet program goals.
- Data Management: Timely record-keeping of results in data sheets and laboratory notebooks.
- Research: Regular literature mining and staying up to date with developments in the field of antibody development.
- Data Presentation: Compilation and presentation of data in written and oral formats; active participation in team meetings.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring all tasks adhere to schedules and maintaining high-quality standards.
Candidate Profile
- Education: Master’s degree with 0-3 years of confirmed experience or a fresh PhD (submitted within the last year) in a life sciences field with a strong focus on protein design, protein purification, molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology, or biochemistry.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and cloning.
- Experience with RNA work and understanding of advanced methodologies for RNA research.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools such as BLAST, sequence analysis, expression vector design, codon optimization, and PCR primer design.
- Experience with molecular biology software like Snapgene, CLC Workbench, or Geneious.
- Knowledge of protein purification, immunoassays (ELISA, Western Blotting, etc.), and cell culture techniques.
- Prior experience in single-cell molecular biology workflows, next-generation sequencing, or display technologies is desirable.
- Experience with protein or antibody conjugation is a plus.
- Theoretical or practical knowledge in antibody development platforms is desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and statistical software like Prism.
Application Information
Application Deadline: 30th August 2024
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Industry Type: Pharma/Healthcare/Clinical Research
Functional Area: Research & Development