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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Scientist II, Cell Biology

LocationBangalore, India
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5–8 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedMar 23, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live4h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have26
Perform hands-on recombinant antibody development and validation in a dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment
Plan and execute experiments meticulously, maintaining accurate and timely records
Actively mine the scientific literature and remain current with emerging trends in antibody engineering, molecular biology, and associated fields
Compile and present data in both written and oral formats; actively contribute to team meetings and cross-functional discussions
Adhere to experimental schedules and quality standards with strong attention to detail
Develop next-generation methodologies and process improvements to advance recombinant antibody development and validation platforms
Drive protocol conceptualization and development within the team, enabling successful transfer of workflows to operational teams
Provide informal leadership, technical supervision, and mentoring to junior scientists
Provide strategic inputs and mentorship to foster innovation and cross-team collaboration across the antibody development program
Partner with supporting functions—including product management, program management, operations, and business development—to achieve program milestones
PhD with up to 3 years of post-doctoral experience or Master's degree with 5-8 years of confirmed research experience in a relevant life sciences discipline (molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field)
Solid foundation in molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, sequence analysis, and vector design
Hands-on experience with Sanger sequencing and knowledge of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies
Proficiency in bioinformatics tools such as BLAST, pairwise and multiple sequence analysis
Practical knowledge of protein purification, antibody engineering, rational design of mutants, and structure-function studies
Demonstrated experience in immunoassay development and application testing, including ELISA, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP), and Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Competency in standard mammalian or other specialized cell culture techniques supporting protein expression, antibody production, or related workflows
Theoretical or practical exposure to antibody development platforms such as hybridoma, single B-cell, display technologies, or other recombinant approaches
Track record of scientific output through peer-reviewed publications, project reports, or thesis work
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and statistical software such as GraphPad Prism, ggplot etc.
Strong quantitative reasoning and ability to interpret complex datasets
Self-motivated and a proactive self-starter with a strong drive for continuous learning and process/product improvement
An excellent communicator - both written and oral - capable of clearly conveying findings to peers, collaborators, and leadership
A collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse colleagues across functional and organizational boundaries
Adaptable and flexible in navigating a fast-paced, evolving research environment with shifting priorities
Detail-oriented with a commitment to scientific rigor, schedule adherence, and data integrity
Nice to have10
Experience with next-generation cloning strategies, expression vector construction, codon optimization, and PCR primer design
Familiarity with miniaturization strategies for high-throughput gene-to-protein workflows
Experience with antibody sequencing, single B-cell molecular biology workflows, and/or display technologies
Working knowledge of structural biology and protein modeling and visualization tools such as PyMol, Schrödinger, Discovery Studio or other such programs
Experience leading or contributing to core facilities for molecular biology or sequencing
Familiarity with antibody or protein conjugation chemistry, with hands-on experience considered a strong asset
Experience with automated liquid handling platforms, high-content imaging or other high-throughput methodologies
A strong, independent understanding of standard and emerging trends in the field
Proficiency in deep learning models and/or knowledge of large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and experience in implementing these tools to biological questions
Experience with website and/or database design using various platforms such as HTML, JavaScript, ShinyR, PowerApps etc.
Skills
PCR
MS Office
GraphPad Prism
ggplot
HTML
JavaScript
ShinyR
PowerApps
BLAST
PyMol
Schrödinger
Discovery Studio
Benefits
Health insurance
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting
Job Description
About the Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
About the Team
The Antibody Team is involved in engineering and development of antibodies, with a deep focus on reagent quality and specificity. The core activities of team include design, development, purification, conjugation and testing of antibodies in a variety of immunoassay applications using groundbreaking tools and technologies. The goal of the program is recombinant antibody development and creation of product specific information to promote research use.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform hands-on recombinant antibody development and validation in a dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment, ensuring high throughput and quality outputs.
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Plan and execute experiments meticulously, maintaining accurate and timely records in data sheets and laboratory notebooks in compliance with best practices.
•
Actively mine the scientific literature and remain current with emerging trends in antibody engineering, molecular biology, and associated fields.
•
Compile and present data in both written and oral formats; actively contribute to team meetings and cross-functional discussions.
•
Adhere to experimental schedules and quality standards with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
•
Develop next-generation methodologies and process improvements to advance and streamline recombinant antibody development and validation platforms.
•
Drive protocol conceptualization and development within the team, enabling successful transfer of workflows to operational teams.
•
Provide informal leadership, technical supervision, and mentoring to junior scientists—supporting experimental design, data interpretation, and presentation to collaborators and stakeholders.
•
Provide strategic inputs and mentorship to foster innovation and cross-team collaboration across the antibody development program.
•
Partner with supporting functions—including product management, program management, operations, and business development—to achieve program milestones.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Applicants should hold a degree in a relevant life sciences discipline (molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or a related field) at one of the following levels:
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PhD with up to 3 years of post-doctoral experience or
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Master’s degree with 5-8 years of confirmed research experience
Technical Skills & Experience
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Molecular Biology: Solid foundation in molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, sequence analysis, and vector design. Experience with next-generation cloning strategies, expression vector construction, codon optimization, and PCR primer design is highly valued. Familiarity with miniaturization strategies for high-throughput gene-to-protein workflows is a plus.
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Sequencing Technologies: Hands-on experience with Sanger sequencing and knowledge of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. Experience with antibody sequencing, single B-cell molecular biology workflows, and/or display technologies is desirable.
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Bioinformatics: Proficiency in bioinformatics tools such as BLAST, pairwise and multiple sequence analysis. Working knowledge of structural biology and protein modeling and visualization tools such as PyMol, Schrödinger, Discovery Studio or other such programs is a plus.
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Protein Science & Antibody Engineering: Practical knowledge of protein purification, antibody engineering, rational design of mutants, and structure-function studies.
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Immunoassay Applications: Demonstrated experience in immunoassay development and application testing, including ELISA, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP), and Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
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Cell Culture Techniques: Competency in standard mammalian or other specialized cell culture techniques supporting protein expression, antibody production, or related workflows.
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Antibody Development Platforms: Theoretical or practical exposure to antibody development platforms such as hybridoma, single B-cell, display technologies, or other recombinant approaches. Experience leading or contributing to core facilities for molecular biology or sequencing is a plus.
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Conjugation Chemistry: Familiarity with antibody or protein conjugation chemistry is desirable, with hands-on experience considered a strong asset.
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Automation & High-Throughput Methods: Experience with automated liquid handling platforms, high-content imaging or other high-throughput methodologies is advantageous.
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Scientific Communication: Track record of scientific output through peer-reviewed publications, project reports, or thesis work. A strong, independent understanding of standard and emerging trends in the field is highly preferred.
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Data Analysis & Software proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and statistical software such as GraphPad Prism, ggplot etc. Strong quantitative reasoning and ability to interpret complex datasets.
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Proficiency in deep learning models and/or knowledge of large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and experience in implementing these tools to biological questions is highly desirable.
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Experience with website and/or database design using various platforms such as HTML, JavaScript, ShinyR, PowerApps etc
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
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Self-motivated and a proactive self-starter with a strong drive for continuous learning and process/product improvement
•
An excellent communicator - both written and oral - capable of clearly conveying findings to peers, collaborators, and leadership
•
A collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse colleagues across functional and organizational boundaries
•
Adaptable and flexible in navigating a fast-paced, evolving research environment with shifting priorities
•
Detail-oriented with a commitment to scientific rigor, schedule adherence, and data integrity
Legal
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetics, pregnancy, disability or any other legally protected status. Thermo Fisher Scientific aligns with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits and a company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
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