Job Description
DUTIES:
•Conduct qPCR/dPCR assay development and instrumentation projects.
•Maintain a detailed and organized lab notebook.
•Independently design and perform qPCR experiments to screen variables and optimize workflows.
•Write detailed SOPs, analyze data, and generate reports.
•Lead projects related to genetic analysis platforms that result in new applications and performance improvements.
•Execute studies on various qPCR/dPCR and sample preparation platforms, design assays, analyze, and present results.
•Work closely with molecular biologists and system engineers.
•Help develop and optimize genetic analysis workflows.
•Troubleshoot instrument and workflow failures.
Travel: Up to 5% travel required (domestic only).
REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in Medical Science, or related field of study.
MINIMUM Experience Requirement: No experience.
Alternative Education and Experience Requirement: Master's degree in Medical Science, or related field of study plus 2 years of experience as a Bioinformatics Researcher, Scientist, or related experience. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training. Required knowledge or experience with:
•Experience with qPCR/dPCR assay development for genetic analysis;
•JMP, R, Python or similar tools for statistical analysis and visualization;
•Experience with a variety of laboratory instrumentation for qPCR, sample preparation, and automation;
•Good laboratory practices and accurate/precise pipetting techniques;
•Systems engineering and molecular biology;
•Experienced in leading qPCR/dPCR assay development and instrumentation projects;
•Current molecular biology techniques for qPCR/dPCR and nucleic acid purification/ preparation; and
•Experience in leading groups across functions, such as business and operations.
Knowledge, skills, or experience may be gained concurrently through graduate or doctorate level course work and/or internships.
Salary: $124020.60 to $158500.00 per year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $124,020.60-$158,500.00.
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