Scientist II, Chemistry
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

COMPANY: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

LOCATION: 6055 Sunol Blvd, Building C Pleasanton, CA 94566

TITLE: Scientist II, Chemistry

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

DUTIES: • Work in the laboratory on synthesis of oligonucleotides on DNA synthesizer (primers, PCR probes, and LNA/L-DNA hybrid oligos)
• Develop and optimize methods for manual dye labeling of oligonucleotides (NHS ester chemistry, and click chemistry)
• Carry out characterization, purification and analysis of oligonucleotides with HPLC, LC-MS and UV VIS spectrometer
• Write protocols and reports, present data, interact with scientists from other groups
• Conduct oligo synthesis, purification, analysis and quality control
• Work independently and collaboratively on R&D projects related to oligonucleotide constructs (oligo coupling efficiency improvement, novel amidite coupling test, and new dye stability study).
• Work with organic chemist colleagues to test new dyes
• Solve oligo synthesis and HPLC purification problems
• Attend group and collaboration meetings, and present data and project progress

REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field of study.

MINIMUM Experience Requirement: 2 years of experience as a Research Associate, Researcher, or a related occupation.

Alternative Education and Experience Requirement: Master's degree or foreign degree equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field of study and 1 year of experience as a Research Associate, Researcher, or a related occupation.

Required knowledge or experience with:

• Oligo and organic chemistry;
• ChemDraw, Dr. Oligo 48, or Agilent ChemStation
• Troubleshoot chemistry lab issues;
• Operation of DNA synthesizer;
• Synthesis, purification and quality control of oligos;
• Operation of HPLC and UV-VIS spectrometer;
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and;
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) technical plans and reports;

Salary: $104915 to $114500 per year

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Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Scientist II, Chemistry based inCalifornia is $104,915.00-$114,500.00.

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

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