Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we have an exceptional opportunity for a Scientist III, specializing in Cell Biology. Join our world-class R&D team in Los Angeles and make a significant impact in the field of Cell Biology. As a Scientist III, you will play a crucial role in characterizing reference samples, leading innovative research, and developing novel products.

What will you do?

• Characterize a human serum database for specificities to HLA using Labscreen and similar products.
• Independently lead projects, including planning and conducting scientific experiments, ensuring flawless implementation
• Analyze results, prepare comprehensive summary reports, and confidently present the findings to the group and other team members.
• Use our advanced molecular typing products, such as FastPlex (NGS)
• Successfully balance multiple projects while also training and mentoring junior team members.
• Collaborate efficiently with different departments within the company to ensure accurate data and presentations.
• Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders in the field, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Work together with cross-disciplinary teams to meet project goals and timelines.
• Review and author scientific protocols, SOPs, batch records, and summary reports, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, procedures, and reports, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Lead Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to continuously enhance efficiency and productivity.

• B.S. with 6 years of experience, Masters with 4 yrs. of experience, or Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field.

• Prior experience in a HLA lab is highly preferred, demonstrating your proven expertise in the field.
• Proficiency in Labscreen assay, protein kinetics, protein purification, HPLC, protein expression, and molecular cloning is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and software (JMP, Prism, or similar tools) to meticulously analyze data.
• Strong understanding of a wide breadth of laboratory techniques, including mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blot, BCA, and molecular cloning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and effectively convey scientific concepts.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills to tackle complex scientific challenges.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support your research and reporting.

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount