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Scientist Ii, Protein Biology

2-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 June 2, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Master’s degree /PhD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title:

Scientist II, Protein Biology

Experience Required:

  • PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience, or

  • Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Fully Onsite)

Work Schedule:

Standard (Monday–Friday)

Department:

Research & Development – Antibody Team


Job Description

Overview:

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Antibody Team is seeking a Scientist II to join its Protein Biology division in Bangalore. The position focuses on high-quality antibody development through advanced molecular, protein, and cell biology techniques. The role will contribute to next-generation reagent design and development, with a strong emphasis on innovation, structural biology, and specificity testing.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently plan and execute experiments related to antibody and protein development.

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation of results and workflows.

  • Stay current on industry trends and literature relevant to protein/antibody engineering.

  • Present findings to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

  • Mentor junior scientists and provide technical supervision within the lab.

  • Support process optimization and technology improvements.


Qualifications:

Education:

  • PhD in Life Sciences, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology with 2+ years experience
    OR

  • Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in relevant scientific fields


Technical Skills and Experience:

  • Expertise in protein purification (affinity, ion exchange, SEC, HPLC) and SDS-PAGE.

  • Experience with protein-protein interaction assays (e.g., co-immunoprecipitation).

  • Hands-on experience in display-based antibody development.

  • Skilled in rational design, mutant generation, and molecular cloning.

  • Familiar with structural biology tools (e.g., PyMOL, Schrödinger, Discovery Studio).

  • Knowledge of antigen/epitope design and antibody conjugation techniques.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and statistical tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism).

  • Familiarity with immunoassay development platforms and antibody screening workflows.


Soft Skills:

  • Self-motivated, quick learner, and independent thinker.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Collaborative mindset with team leadership potential.

  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.


Work Environment:

  • Fully onsite role at Thermo Fisher's Bangalore R&D facility.

  • Must adhere to GMP safety standards.


What Thermo Fisher Offers:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive bonus

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

  • Career development opportunities in a global organization

  • Culture driven by Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement