Work Schedule Standard Mon-Fri Environmental Conditions Office 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 R D team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and make a meaningful impact on global health through innovative molecular biology research and development As a Scientist II in Molecular Biology you will develop next-generation sequencing technologies diagnostic assays and molecular biology products that help our customers make breakthrough discoveries Working with advanced equipment you ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept through commercialization You ll have the prospect to contribute to groundbreaking research while enjoying the resources and stability of a global leader in serving science REQUIREMENTS Advanced Degree with no prior experience or Bachelor s Degree plus 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques Preferred Fields of Study Molecular Biology Biochemistry Bioengineering or related life sciences field Strong expertise in nucleic acid isolation PCR RT-PCR and next-generation sequencing methods Experience with automated liquid handling systems and high-throughput workflows Proficiency with data analysis software and statistical tools e g JMP GraphPad Knowledge of regulatory requirements GMP GLP ISO for product development Experience working in BSL2 laboratory environments Proven track record maintaining detailed laboratory documentation and SOPs Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively Experience mentoring colleagues preferred Willingness to travel up to 15 as needed Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety protocols Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Experience with quality systems and design controls preferred