FSP Scientist: Lead Generation Biology

RXinsider LTD.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in San Diego, CA is seeking an focused scientist for In Vitro Neurobiology-Pharmacology. The role supports early and late-stage drug discovery across novel targets, leveraging iPSC-derived and rodent cellular platforms and a range of automated systems.

You will contribute to research quality and process efficiency in a fast-paced setting. The candidate will perform aseptic culture, transfections, molecular biology, and advanced immunoassays, collaborating with teams to

Qualifications

• 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 education, training and/or relevant experience, will be considered sufficient for the role.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Aseptic cell culture

Mammalian cell transfections

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

ELISA and reporter assays

Calcium flux assays

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar

Tools

qPCR

Western Blot

Flow cytometry (FACS)

ELISA

LIMS

Liquid handling automation

Job description

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.)

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.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long‑term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life‑changing therapies.

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

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