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Thermo Fisher Scientific · 7 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Research & Development - West Hills, CA

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$143K/yr - $170K/yr
date5+ years exp

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific solutions, dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. They are seeking a Sr. Manager for Research & Development to lead a team in West Hills, CA, focusing on the development and innovation of antigen/antibody-based assays while evaluating new technologies and enhancing existing products.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of researchers to develop and innovate antigen/antibody-based assays
Evaluate and implement new technologies to advance our product offerings
Enhance and improve processes for current products to ensure flawless execution
Collaborate across departments to determine the best strategies for research and development
Provide technical expertise in chromatography, flow cytometry, and protein/cell-based assays

Qualification

Antigen/antibody assay developmentChromatographyFlow cytometryPeople managementProcess improvementLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral experience in the discovery and development of diagnostics or therapeutics, or Master's level education with 8 years of experience
Minimum 5 years of direct people management experience
Extensive experience in the development of assays based on antigens and antibodies
Familiarity with chromatography and flow cytometry techniques
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and process improvements
Excellent leadership and communication skills

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
A range of employee benefits
National medical and dental plans
National vision plan
Health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
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
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
dateFounded in 1956
location
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.thermofisher.com

H1B Sponsorship

Thermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (224)
2023 (233)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15.97B
Key Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B

Leadership Team

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Marc Casper
CEO
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Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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