Scientist II, Protein Biology
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Scientist II, Protein Biology
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting
Job Description
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.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative Antibody Development team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to advancing protein and antibody engineering technologies. As a Scientist II in Protein Biology, you'll be part of our team focused on designing, developing, and validating high-quality antibodies using advanced tools and methodologies. You'll contribute to research that enables our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
In this role, you'll plan and execute experiments independently, driving product development from concept through validation. You'll utilize advanced protein characterization techniques while collaborating across teams to optimize workflows and improve product quality. The position offers opportunities to support junior scientists, present research findings, and contribute to scientific innovation in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in protein purification and analysis using chromatography (affinity, ion exchange, SEC, HPLC)
- Preferred Fields of Study: molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology, biochemistry, structural biology, protein design, or protein engineering
- Proficiency in protein characterization techniques including SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA, and protein-protein interaction assays
- Strong background in molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR, and protein expression systems
- Experience with antibody development platforms and display technologies
- Expertise in protein engineering, rational design, and structural biology tools (PyMOL, Schrödinger, etc.)
- Knowledge of conjugation chemistry and antibody modification techniques
- Proven track record in experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting
- Experience with biophysical characterization methods (SPR, BLI) preferred
- Proficiency in data analysis software including GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Office
- Strong documentation and communication skills for presenting to various audiences
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and support junior scientists
- Experience with GLP/GMP practices preferred
- Project leadership experience valuable
