Principal Scientist - Molecular Genomics

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Position: Principal Scientist

Location: Richmond, VA

Department: Molecular Genomics

Shift: First Shift - Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM EST

Full time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, and PTO

This is a fully onsite role based at our BIOA Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their dedication to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work: 

Oversees the technical aspects and laboratory conduct of a significant service offering, technical area, or client program. Provides focused technical expertise as a key scientific resource for a broad array of instrument applications. Provides key technical guidance and assistance to quickly and efficiently resolve complex technical issues, for both internal support and client needs. Acts as the technical project leader or subject matter expert for multiple projects or programs, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols, and provides input on regulatory compliance. In addition, participates in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies ensuring the laboratory stays current in technologies required to best serve Thermo Fisher Scientific clients and to meet business needs or explore new business growth opportunities.

A day in the Life:

• Oversee setup, qualification, and validation of an NGS instrument (e.g. Illumina, PacBio, Ultima)
• Lead evaluation and implementation of spatial sequencing technologies (10x Genomics Chromium, Visium, Xenium)
• Develop and implement the sequencing strategy for the lab, in line with organizational and client objectives
• Mentor scientists and analysts in NGS workflows, QC, and data interpretation
• Partner with automation, bioinformatics, and proteomics teams for multi-omics integration
• Represent the lab in vendor partnerships, conferences, and technical collaborations

Education

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years).
• Master's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to pe