Senior Scientist - Molecular Genomics

• Responsible for the scientific and regulatory conduct of Molecular method development, validation, and troubleshooting in support of cell and gene therapy and biomarker studies involving novel therapeutics in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Manages scientific and technical communication to establish and maintain client relationships
• Routinely performs laboratory experiments and acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects
• Designs experiments, reviews and analyzes data, writes reports and protocols
• Reviews data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods, and SOPs.
• Allocates, schedules, and manages laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status.
• Coordinates and prioritizes project activities with internal functional groups

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
• OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 3+ years)
• OR PhD

• Knowledge of Immunochemistry-based bioanalysis related to cell and gene therapies.
• Understanding and deep knowledge of ligand binding assay method development and validation using multiple platforms including qPCR, ddPCR, rt-qPCR
• Experience with nucleic acid purification and quantification of biologics in various tissues
• Validated leadership skills
• Method Development and validation of molecular assays
• Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
• Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies
• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
• Understanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management and the impact on business
• Project and time management skills
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff

• 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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific