**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards **Job Description** The Scientist III, Molecular Biology is responsible for leading technical exploration and finding effective solutions for improving molecular diagnostic products in transplant medicine. This role requires self-motivation and the ability to connect individual tasks to larger goals. **Responsibilities:** + Assist in crafting and completing feasibility studies to explore novel ideas + Validate and record newly developed processes and protocols. + Responsible for understanding and performing daily testing of reagents for extent, improvement, and troubleshooting HLA gene typing products or related issues. + Handle and maintain laboratory environment and equipment needed to carry out assigned projects. + Prepare SOPs, study plans, reports, and other internal documents as well as maintain/update current SOPs for existing products. + Actively participate in meetings and technical problem solving + Assist in project planning, supervise the progress, prepare and present summary reports + Function as a lead for time-sensitive projects and provide support to the team to achieve the best results + Conduct literature search, proactively monitor relevant diagnostic market, proactively seek opportunities for innovation, and write proposals for grants or manuscripts for publication **Keys to Success** **Education and** **Experience:** **:** + Bachelors in Biological Sciences, Molecular Bio or a related field AND 3+ years of laboratory experience in an academic or R&D industrial environment. OR Master's in Biological Sciences, Molecular Bio or a related field AND 2+ years of laboratory experience in an academic or R&D industrial environment. PhD degree are also considered, with a minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience in an academic, post-doc, or R&D industrial environment. **Accountability:** + Maintain confidentiality of critical laboratory and business data. **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:** + Knowledge of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques + In depth knowledge of Luminex and SSO technology + Strong understanding of molecular biology and relevant techniques such as DNA isolation and quantification, gene amplification methods, quantitative PCR, sequencing, and other relevant technologies + Experience with primer and probe designs + Strong problem-solving skills. Experience in crafting experiments and interpreting data and addressing issues to improve product performance with innovative solutions. + Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people + Ability to support process improvement, customer inquiries, staff training as needed + Well-developed written skills to prepare regular and routine reports, reviews, and white papers, as well as preparing presentations to a variety of audiences **Compensation and Benefits** The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $91,700.00–$137,525.00. 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.