Research Scientist - Molecular Genomics - Olink

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, 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.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

This is a fully onsite role based at our laboratory at 2244 Dabney Road, 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 screening.

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 commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Independently performs and oversees a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices. Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications. Coordinates and supervises laboratory activities of other team members in conjunction with the lab supervisor.

Leads study design and protocol authoring. Leads data evaluation and study close‑out. Provides advanced technical guidance and mentorship to junior and senior scientists. Develops and optimizes new analytical methods and procedures. Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Acts as a primary point of contact for client interactions and project updates.

• Lead Olink Q100 assay setup, validation, and QC monitoring.
• Perform qPCR-based proximity extension assays following Olink protocols.
• Establish SOPs and routine QC for ongoing assay reproducibility.
• Review NPX and QC data to assess run performance and troubleshoot deviations.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics and sequencing teams for downstream data alignment.
• Support transition to Olink HT workflows during NGS platform integration.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of complex analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
• Independently performs and gives guidance on a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Completes all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs.
• Leads advanced troubleshooting for various equipment & instruments.
• Reviews and compiles results from…