Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsSome degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob DescriptionPosition: Molecular Biologist/Gene Development Specialist Scientist IIILocation: Cranbury, NJCompany informationAs 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.Position summaryOur Recombinant Proteins (REP) Business Unit in Cranbury, NJ is part of our Biosciences Division. REP unites deep scientific expertise with a collaborative culture to build a product portfolio that includes cytokines, growth factors, antibodies and ELISA kits used to support the research of our academic, government, biotech, and pharmaceutical customers.Discover Impactful Work:The Gene Development lab is the first stage in both our research-grade and GMP product development pipelines; The Molecular Biology Scientist’s responsibilities include all phases of new E.coli & Cell Culture product development from gene design and sub-cloning through protein expression testing and long term DNA- and cell-banking.A day in the Life:
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.
Education and Experience:
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 Skills and Abilities
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
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.We offer competitive pay, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!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.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.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.