Scientist II, Molecular Biology

Job Description

Scientist R&D

Oslo/Lillestrøm

If you are passionate about making a difference within the Life Science segment you might be the person we're looking for.

Our customers are world leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies and academic/hospital clinical centers which have chosen us as their partner. We supply our customers with key technologies and tools for use in protein and cell-based applications. Today these activities are supported by a committed RD team with experienced scientists. To further strengthen our capabilities, we are seeking a hard-working and engaged Scientist who will focus on laboratory-based investigations for product development and technology explorations. We guarantee an exciting and ambitious position with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as team member in  a cross-functional team for new product development, performing experimental work, and writing protocols and reports.
• Make detailed observations, independently analyze data, and interpret results
• Ensure laboratory compliance and Good Documentation Practice (ISO-13485:2016).

Experience/Qualifications/Qualities:

You encourage and inspire progress with a “Team first” demeanor. You take initiative in the team, are structured and dedicated. You have excellent team member skills gained from meaningful work experience as well. You work, communicate and influence optimally with hard-working cross functional teams in a matrix organization. To be successful in this role, we believe you have the following skills and qualifications:

• MSc with a demonstrated ability in Protein Biology and/or Protein chemistry.
• Experience from working in relevant Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry. or pre-clinical/clinical research hospital laboratories.
• Desired technical skills:
  • Protein analysis (WB, ELISA and other immunoassays, multiplexing)
  • Development of biological assays
  • Automation
  • Experimental design and statistical analysis
• Excellent writing/communication/presentation skills in English.
• Proficiency in running activities, including the ability to evaluate, prioritize and balance multiple and changing activities and priorities.

What we offer

• A fun and dynamic work environment.
• A career in an international company with a global impact.
• Work in a company that willingly invest in the innovation and technology.
• Be part of exciting projects to improve human condition.
• Development through continuous learning and developing skills and abilities.
• Opportunity to work with the best teams in the industry.

About Us:

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 at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.