Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

ONSITE:

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer's site in San Diego, CA(Carmel Valley area) We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Key responsibilities:

Integral member of the In Vitro Neurobiology-Pharmacology team, supporting multiple early/late-stage drug discovery projects across novel targets. Brings expertise in a broad range of assay technologies using both iPSC-derived and rodent primary cellular platforms. Proficient with diverse automated systems and instrumentation. Actively contributes to enhancing research quality and driving process efficiency within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Aseptic cell culture
• Mammalian cell transfections
• Molecular biology (qPCR, Western Blot)
• Flow cytometry (FACS)
• ELISA, cytokine release, and reporter cell assays
• Calcium flux, AlphaLISA, NanoBRET, and phagocytosis assays

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar
• Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years)

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Recognizes fundamental anomalies in data points and identifies issues in experiments / processes
• Begins to understand how to think outside of the technical process and consider the impact decisions will have on the broader scientific goals
• Strong knowledge of one scientific discipline
• Good knowledge of scientific principles, methods and techniques
• Good knowledge and demonstrated ability working with a variety of laboratory equipment/tools
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong computer skills
• Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good project management skills
• Job Specific Knowledge & Qualifications:
• Collaborative and highly motivated
• Must be comfortable working with radioisotopes
• Working knowledge of primary cell culture, especially CNS (human iPSC-derived neurons/astrocytes/microglia cellular systems, rodent primary cells (neurons, astrocytes microglia), human and rodent whole blood) and related in vitro assay development, liquid handling automation and LIMS systems

Working Environment:

Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.

Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with

proficiency.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $38.00-$40.00.

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