Senior Lab Support Tech
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

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.

Discover Impactful Work:

Works with various teams within the department (metrology, sample entry, stability, etc.) and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems. Supports daily lab operations and may provide support to team leads. Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Maintains proper management of stock room and completes shipping, receiving and distribution functions.

A day in the Life:

• Understands and conforms to all standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols applicable to the area within the department.
• Supports other areas within the department when resources are limited.
• Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, storage requirements and/or other areas within the department.
• Provides feedback to management regarding daily tasks, issues that may arise and steps taken to rectify these issues.
• Uses knowledge of multiple areas of the department to suggest improvements and identify gaps in procedures.
• Performs daily work assignments accurately, in a timely and safe manner.
• Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks and activities.
• Coordinates the resolution of issues arising related to shipping, receiving, and distribution, including communication with couriers and vendors to identify solutions and issues.

Keys to Success:

Education

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Technical positions may require a certificate

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good knowledge of laboratory and regulatory processes and requirements (i.e. documentation, storage, etc.)
• Satisfactory skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Basic knowledge of technical/scientific terminology, health and safety standards and inventory management
• Ability to adapt to new work procedures and environments
• Solid problem solving / troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.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.

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