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Sr. Scientist QC - Molecular Biology
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Scientist Quality Control - Molecular Biology
When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Location/Division Specific Information:
Join our team in Milwaukee, WI. We are expanding this site to provide molecular biology analytical support for catalog and custom nucleotide components.
Biosciences Division / Milwaukee, WI; 1st Shift Hours: M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM
How will you make an impact?
The Quality Control Scientist III - Molecular Biology is responsible for performing and interpreting analytical assays related to finished (bulk) product, in-process product, raw materials, and other samples in the QC lab in accordance with the quality and departmental procedures; development and validation of new analytical methods for products and raw materials; and improvement of existing analytical methods for products and raw materials.
What will you do?
* Design, develop, and validate molecular biology and environmental monitoring assays.
* Perform and troubleshoot molecular biology and chemical assays (e.g. environmental monitoring, RNAse, DNAse, Endotoxin, Endox/Exonuclease, Protease, KF, UV-Vis, HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, etc.) following standard procedures and maintain records according to ISO and/or other applicable standards.
* Provide training to associates, foster achievement of goals as coach for team members, and act as a role model in implementation and improvement of safety practices/procedures.
* Maintain lab equipment according to procedure. Maintain expertise in equipment use and troubleshooting. Identify and recommend the need for new equipment.
How will you get here?
Education
* B.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related science; Advanced degree, preferred.
* Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor degree required in the above and high school diploma/GED.
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience in industry. Quality Control experience, preferred.
* Hands-on experience with planning and executing nucleic acid, environmental monitoring, and/or molecular biology test method design, development, and validation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Strong understanding of molecular biology analysis, including environmental monitoring, RNAse, DNAse, Endotoxin, Endo/Exonuclease, and Protease.
* Strong understanding of molecular biology analytical principles, theory, and operation of various analytical instruments and techniques.
* Ability to work on complex problems of diverse scope, and exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.
* Ability to verbally communicate, read, and write in English.
* Ability to read, follow, and write work instructions. Ability to convey pertinent written and verbal information.
* Ability in the use of electronic systems (e.g., computer) and MS Office (Word, Excel) knowledge
* Ability in the use of laboratory software and electronic records systems.
* Excellent presentation and communication skills.
* Ability to regularly handle chemicals, solvents, and potentially hazardous substances.
* Be mechanically adept and able to apply mechanical fundamentals to properly operate the equipment within their area of responsibility.
* The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.
* Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and differentiate between basic colors.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
Job Summary
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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