Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Position: Molecular Biologist/Gene Development Specialist Scientist III

Location: Cranbury, NJ

Company information

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

• All aspects of gene cloning, expression verification, cell banking of recombinant proteins, growth factors and cytokines, and maintenance for E. coli expression systems
• All record keeping associated with gene product development and cell banking, including DNA and bacterial stock maintenance
• GMP product development including enhanced record keeping and protocol-governed cell banking
• Coordination with other departments, particularly protein production/purification labs (both GMP and RUO) and mammalian gene development lab; occasional collaborative efforts with other institutions as required
• Quality Control-related functions as related to DNA sequencing, etc.
• Coordination with GMP protocol development team as required
• General operation of the laboratory space
• Help develop methods to improve existing techniques and efficiencies
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely data in laboratory notebooks/electronic notebooks and database.

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular biology or related field and 5 years lab experience or Master's degree plus 3 years lab experience, or PhD degree plus 1 year lab experience.
• At least 1 year lab experience in gene cloning and expression verification in E. Coli and/or Cell Culture systems required.
• At least 2 years experience in gene cloning and expression verification of recombinant proteins, growth factors, and cytokines, preferred.
• At least 2 years relevant Industry experience in gene cloning and expression a plus
• Experience in gene design, preferred
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of aseptic processing in controlled environments, preferred

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and certification requirements, preferred
• Strong computer skills as well as ability to collect, organize, and interpret data.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability to interpret, summarize, and present scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner
• Ability to multitask, shift priorities and work at a rapid pace.
• Effective organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple and changing projects and priorities.
• Ability to formulate and solve problems efficiently
• Self-starter to work efficiently and independently and to troubleshoot and tackle problems
• Must be a self-starter, have excellent time management and organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft computer applications