Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences

Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)

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

Job Description

The Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences will serve as the lead for projects related to development and improvement of DNA-based diagnostic reagents with minimum supervision.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Simultaneously lead and prioritize multiple projects and products across multiple functional groups while meeting target due dates under minimal guidance.
• Drive the day-to-day operations to maintain the workflow
• Work independently, or with peers, to actively improve processes and procedures, as well as identify, develop and implement solutions to tackle problems with moderate complexity
• Design, create and/or provide experimental tasks to designated Scientist or self and complete data analysis using uType, SureTyper, Fusion, or equivalent software
• Understand and able to perform Scientist I job responsibilities
• Train current and new Scientist I/II in lab functions/procedures/analysis and provide guidance and support throughout projects and product builds. Processes include reconstitution, quantification, QC test, organization and maintenance of all raw materials such as oligonucleotides, ancillary reagents, genomic DNAs, etc.
• Operate and train Scientists in the use of SAP, UV spectrophotometer, thermal cycler, agarose gel electrophoresis, UV image analyzer, genetic analyzer, qPCR instruments, Luminex instruments, high speed centrifuge and other hardware
• Monitor performance of equipment/machines/tools and manufacturing processes
• Update and maintain required SOPs and quality records of equipment maintenance, tests, analyses and other relevant data
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to Scientist III/Management
• Implement practical knowledge of PPI Business System/LEAN concepts, including continuous improvement
• Be able to identify individual goals, review and update Supervisor throughout the year and complete the Performance Management and Development (PMD) process

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands and applies principles, concepts, theories and standards of HLA and scientific/technical field or software within own area
• Good knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/ or scientific discovery
• Knowledge and extensive hands-on experience of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making and execution of duties
• Efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• During situations that have high impact to the business, communicate timely by bringing solutions and coordinating with Supervisor
• Read, understand and implement written laboratory procedures
• Collects and organizes data in an appropriate manner
• Ability to use PCs and MS Office for data input and/or analysis
• Encourages/challenges others and self for continuous improvement
• Collaborate and build productive cross-functional relationships with colleagues in other functions
• Develop skills to handle additional duties as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory and business data
• Ensure that safe laboratory procedures and protocols are followed at all times
• Ensure compliance with corporate, site, and regulatory policies, practices, and guidelines

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Frequently work at lab bench, in low temperature freezers and at PC workstations
• Handle blood samples and blood byproducts occasionally
• Some lifting of objects including laboratory instrumentation of 35 pounds

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrates positive role model behavior in a team environment
• Self-starter with the ability to positively empower others in a collaborative fashion

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $66,000.00-$99,000.00.

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