Molecular Biology Scientist II — NGS & High-Throughput R&D

ThermoFisher Scientific; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO) + holidays

401(k) and retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Guilford, CT is seeking a Scientist II in Molecular Biology to develop next-generation sequencing technologies, diagnostic assays, and molecular biology products that help customers advance breakthroughs.

You'll work with advanced equipment, collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization, and contribute to global health through innovative research while enjoying the stability of a global leader in life sciences.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or a bachelor's with 2 years of lab experience in molecular biology.
• Experience with nucleic acid isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, and next-generation sequencing.
• Experience with automated liquid handling and high-throughput workflows.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP/ISO and ability to work in a BSL-2 environment.
• Strong documentation and SOP practices; good communication and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation sequencing technologies and molecular biology products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization.
• Maintain detailed laboratory documentation and SOPs.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

Skills

Nucleic acid isolation

PCR

RT-PCR

Next-gen sequencing

Liquid handling

High-throughput

Data analysis

JMP

GraphPad

Regulatory knowledge

BSL-2 lab

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Travel 15%

Education

Advanced degree in molecular biology

Bachelor's degree + 2 years lab experience

Preferred fields: molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering

Tools

JMP

GraphPad

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Guilford, CT is seeking a Scientist II in Molecular Biology to develop next-generation sequencing technologies, diagnostic assays, and molecular biology products that help customers advance breakthroughs.

You'll work with advanced equipment, collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization, and contribute to global health through innovative research while enjoying the stability of a global leader in life sciences.