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Scientist II, Protein Biology

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Scientist II, Protein Biology

Bangalore, India

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Job Title: Scientist II, Cell Biology

Job Location: India, Bangalore

About Company:

ThermoFisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $20 billion and approximately 70,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity.

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Through our premier brands - ThermoFisher Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services - we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services.

About Team: Protein Biology

The Protein Biology team in involved in large-scale function validation of antibodies, with a deep focus on reagent quality and specificity. The core activities of team include data processing and mining of protein biology; Western blots with state-of-art tools, High throughput and high-resolution Immuno-fluorescence imaging, and access to tools such as ChIP (Chromatin Immunoprecipitation), Gene-silencing to provide advance application tags to our antibody portfolio. The goal of the program is advanced product validation, creation of product information to promote research use.

Role & Responsibilities

Purpose: - Part of the high-throughput antibody validation program, and contribute in the design and development of antibody validation strategy on specificity, To validate antibody for reproducibility and provide and target biology validation, using state-of-art using cell and molecular biology methods for creating data sets to enable high quality products. To role requires candidate to be rigorous in scientific experimental planning and execution. Fluency in verbal and written communication of results in the work-place is highly desired.

Responsibilities:

  • Detailed understanding and provide understanding of protein biology. Key aspects that include experimental plan preparation for in vivo protein detection in experimental model. The candidate would be proficient in reading and interpreting research data from scientific publications and data repositories.
  • Ability to perform protein analysis using state-of-art methods that include cell and molecular biology methods, such as Western blots, ChIP, Immunoprecipitation and other tools in proteomic workflows.


  • Proficient in cell and tissue imaging of mammalian systems. Understanding of cell and tissue preparation for tissue imaging by immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing and/or other biological imaging methods.
  • Familiar with compilation and presentation of research data in written and presentation formats. Applies current processed to record results into data sheets and/or electronic note books is a job requirement. Familiarity with use of spreadsheets, retrieval of data from web/data repositories and use word and image processing software highly desired.
  • Delivery of design robust experimental work-plans, generate high-quality results, attention to details and schedules to support program objectives

Candidate Requirement:

Education & Experience levels:

  • Applicants should have Masters with 3 to 4 years' work experience OR Ph.D in the areas of cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology/biochemistry

Nature of experience:

  • Project of work experience in support of relevant skills such as publications, project reports or thesis work

Skills:

  • Familiar with working in a cell and molecular biology lab, with experience in assays for in vivo of protein expression, protein-protein interaction (using co-immunoprecipitation) or development of immunoassays.
  • Deep understanding of biochemical, cellular & molecular biologic techniques for protein characterization that include cell treatment, tissue/cell lysate preparation, sub-cellular fractionation, immunoprecipitation and microscopy for detection of protein expression and localization.
  • Sound theoretical understanding of protein structure, function and biology. Should familiar with analyze biological pathway data has ability to design experimental plans for protein characterization and cell biology workflows.
  • Ability to communicate research data and provide detailed technical trouble-shooting to resolve scientific problems.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01267698-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program