Scientist III, R&D -- Sequencing Technology & Data Science

Key Skills

AWS, C++, Databricks, Django, Docker, HTML, JavaScript, NumPy, Python Programming, SQL, Tableau, UI design, UX design

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location/Division Specific Information

This role, based in Guilford, Connecticut, is part of the Clinical Sequencing team developing new technologies and products built on Ion Torrent Next-Generation Sequencing chips and platforms.

Discover Impactful Work:

Our team, supporting Ion Torrent semiconductor sequencing chip R&D, is a diverse group of scientists and engineers with a passion for data science and visualization. We use our proficiency in writing code and managing data to analyze complex systems and develop new metrics to drive early R&D and product development efforts alike. No matter what we end up working on, we know that our efforts and the products we launch are making a positive difference in the world.

A day in the Life:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning molecular biology, engineering, software, and bioinformatics to develop innovative products
• Build novel data visualizations to adeptly analyze large datasets and support data-driven decisions
• Design inventive experiments to unravel new and complicated challenges

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science, advanced degrees preferred.

Experience

• Several years of proven experience working with sophisticated systems and complicated data
• Track record of working with diverse teams, both locally and globally
• Background in experimental work including planning, execution, analysis, and effective communication of results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity writing code in Python, C++, or similar languages
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills
• Ability to multitask and rapidly adjust to changing priorities
• Knowledge of next-generation sequencing and other biotechnologies
• Expertise interacting with and maintaining databases through Django, SQL, etc.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This is an on-site role that supports flexibility when needed. Our hybrid experimental and analytical work enables the occasional day working remotely.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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. A 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.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut 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