Scientist (Molecular Biology ) - FSP

4 weeks ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time

Job Description

Scientist, Molecular Biology (Client Dedicated) - Fixed Term Contract

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.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to use the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

We are currently hiring for a Scientist, Molecular Biology, to join out sponsor dedicated team in Stevenage for a 9 month fixed term contract to cover parental leave.

In this role you will work within the Protein and Cell Sciences department which is engaged in the design, generation and validation of biological reagents to support drug discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Isolation and purification of plasmid DNA at small to large scale
  • Manipulation of E.coli cultures
  • Analysis of Sanger and NGS DNA sequencing data
  • Supply DNA plasmids across matrix teams
  • Record data in electronic laboratory notebooks
  • Work effectively both individually and as part of a matrix team

Essential Skills:

  • Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent and 1+ years of laboratory experience in a molecular biology laboratory
  • Background in a biological or biochemical sciences discipline
  • General knowledge of molecular biology techniques
  • Ability to prioritise work activities to the required timelines
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Track record of flexibility and teamwork
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent record keeping skills

Desirable Skills:

  • Academic or industrial experience working in the laboratory
  • Familiarity with modern molecular biology software tools
  • DNA manipulation laboratory skills, such as cloning techniques, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation.
  • Experience with analysis of DNA sequencing data

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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