Senior Scientist - Cell Biology

Scientist III, Cell Biology

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Scientist III, Cell Biology – Bangalore, India

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, our scientists help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges — from advancing cancer diagnostics to improving global water safety.

How you will make an impact

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll join a global team dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As a part of Cell Biology R&D, you will lead a team of innovative scientists working to develop, optimize, and support cutting-edge cell culture tools and workflows under the Gibco™ brand.

You’ll be a critical link between product development and commercial teams, fostering scientific excellence, driving collaboration across global teams, and mentoring scientists to deliver high-quality, impactful work that helps customers better understand how to accelerate their research using Gibco products.

What you will do

· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists engaged in advanced cell biology research and applications development.

· Drive innovation in cell culture methodologies, with emphasis on stem cells, primary cells, and other advanced culture systems, e.g., organoids.

· Support cross-functional product development efforts by collaborating with global R&D, product management, marketing, and commercial teams.

· Identify new application opportunities and translate emerging scientific insights into actionable R&D strategies.

· Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing laboratory culture rooted in curiosity, scientific rigor, and accountability.

· Ensure all work meets company standards for quality, safety, and documentation, including ISO, GLP/GMP, and Thermo Fisher Scientific compliance requirements, where appropriate.

How you will get here

Education

· Master’s or Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

Experience

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry or academic experience in cell biology, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

· Demonstrated expertise in cell culture, preferably with primary cells, stem cells, organoids, or other advanced cell-based models.

· Comfort and familiarity using a variety of downstream analytical techniques, including but not limited to fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, PCR, and nucleic acid sequencing

· Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams, preferably cross-functional teams that span the globe.

· Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and develop scientific talent.

Skills and attributes

· Scientifically curious willingness to explore and learn in unfamiliar scientific areas.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills with an ability to balance multiple priorities.

· Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

· Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.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.

Experience Level

Senior Level