Job Description

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

　　Location / Division

　　West Hills, CA / Transplant Diagnostics

　　How will you make an impact?

　　Working within the Biochemistry group on new product feasibility, development, data analysis, internal and regulatory (i.e. FDA) verification & validation, technology transfer, training, troubleshooting, and improving the existing antibody detection related products, reagents, and processes.

　　What will you do?

　　Collaborating with other scientists on assay and product development

　　Identifying and testing the variables of an experiment using fundamentals of Design of Experiment (DOE)

　　Writing test plans, performing testing, formatting data, and writing reports

　　Setting up and working with the Luminex, flow cytometer, and other related instruments

　　Optimizing newly developed protocols and procedures

　　Troubleshooting problematic reagents and procedures

　　Documenting and collaborating on newly developed protocols and procedures

　　Analyzing data using internal software (Panda, HLA fusion), Microsoft Excel, macros and other related software

　　Communicating data using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

　　Updating inventory, maintaining equipment, and documentation

　　How will you get here?

　　Education

　　Bachelor’s degree in the Biology, Biochemistry or Immunology Sciences

　　Experience

　　2+ years of post-graduate or equivalent independent research/proven experience

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

　　Knowledge and ability to perform pipetting, molarity calculations, dilution calculations, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

　　Must have a positive demeanor, good interpersonal skills, reliability, problem-solving skills, integrity and be organized!

　　Ability to work independently, in a group setting, independently direct project completion, and with direct supervision.

　　See the big picture and plan for the small details

　　Sit or stand for extended periods of time in the lab or in front of a computer

　　Interact expertly and collaboratively with members of other departments including the research staff, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Affairs (RA), Quality Control (QC), manufacturing, shipping, ordering, Project Management Office (PMO), and all others.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in organ transplantation, or related, industriesOur global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

　　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.

　　Compensation and Benefits

　　The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72,600.00–$108,900.00.

　　This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

　　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

　　For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

　　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.