Amazon Hiring – Biochemistry & Microbiology Research Scientist Vacancy
Grab the biggest opportunity!!! As a Research Scientist, you will work with a unique and gifted team developing exciting products for consumers and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Our team rewards intellectual curiosity while maintaining a laser focus in bringing products to market. Competitive candidates are responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, startup-like environment. At the cutting edge of both academic and applied research in this product area, you have the opportunity to work together with some of the most talented scientists, engineers, and product managers.
Job Title: Research Scientist
Job ID: 1534776
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate degree (BSc) + 3 years of experience; graduate degree (MSc/Ph.D.) plus 1+ years of experience.
- 2+ years of directly related commercial or academic post-graduate experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree (M.Sc./Ph.D.) degree within life sciences (e.g. Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Microbiology).
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams at the interface of life science and computer science.
- Expertise with cutting edge molecular biology and/or biochemistry methods and concepts.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools and methodologies that are commonly used in modern laboratory data analysis.
- Work with a team of researchers to extend and interpret advanced analytical methodologies.
- Ability to work successfully within an entrepreneurial environment.
- Facilitate interactions with collaborators, both internal and external, to develop efficiencies for cutting edge analytical methods.
- Broad familiarity with different areas of the life sciences.
- Ability to establish and manage external partnerships with key technology partners and collaborators.
- Professional characteristics—not unique for this position—that are necessary for Amazon leaders, will include: customer obsession; thinking big; bias for action; inventing and simplifying; strategic thinking/planning and focusing on product execution; having relentlessly high standards; and is interested in recruiting and developing the best.
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.
Work/life Balance
Their team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Their team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
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