About this opportunity
Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute lists this Staff Scientist, Chemistry at ThermoFisher Scientific Carlsbad, CA opportunity in carlsbad, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Scientist, Chemistry job at ThermoFisher Scientific. Carlsbad, CA.
Location / Division
Carlsbad, CA / Biosciences
About the role
This Staff Scientist position is available in the Bioconjugation Group within the Protein and Cellular Analysis R&D business unit. The Bioconjugation Group formulates scalable bioconjugation processes and develops fluorescently labeled antibodies as well as other cellular analysis support reagents. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing protocols to successfully conjugate and purify antibodies to different fluorochromes or material substrates.
Responsibilities
Support the commercialization of new reagents for Flow Cytometry applications
Apply bioconjugation techniques to couple antibodies to different molecules and surfaces
Apply analytical chemistry skills to develop and validate purification methods for the separations of protein-conjugates from the milieu environment
Use absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy to characterize and optimize
Document procedures, write Manufacturing Batch Records, and assist in Technology Transfer of new products to the Operations Team
Be an active member of the team, seeking and accepting laboratory responsibilities to maintain and improve the workplace
Identify, assess, and lead development of new innovative reagents and workflows for bioconjugation and flow cytometry
Work collaboratively across functional areas and sites
Mentor and train other team members
Qualifications
Education / Experience
PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field AND 1-2+ years industrial experience, preferably in the area of biomolecule purification and/or protein chemistry
Experience in UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy/fluorescence spectroscopy
Experience in chromatographic techniques, including Size-Exclusion chromatography
Experience in bioconjugation chemistry
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Capable of multi-tasking and having strong time-management skills to meet a demanding work schedule
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
GMP lab experience
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Worksite address
carlsbad, CA, 92002, US
Who can apply
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