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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

A day in the Life:

+ Understanding of day-to-day laboratory operations.

+ Responsible for lab restocking and refilling.

+ Supports shipping and receiving.

+ Coordinates cold storage and room temperature storage and handles onsite inventory.

+ Management of biohazardous materials and waste, chemical waste, sharps, and other potentially hazardous materials.

+ Supports lab equipment life cycle and calibration management, including preventative maintenance of a variety of simple to complex laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, water systems, incubators, analytical equipment).

+ Plans and executes instrument post service qualifications, reagent qualificaiton, and inter-instrument comparability runs.

+ Coordinates activities across multiple teams and maintains cross-functional relationships across testing teams, project management teams, and site leadership.

+ EHS and 5S champion.

+ Prepares and supports audit readiness.

Keys to Success:

Education

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (preferred) or other scientifically relevant field.

Experience

+ 2+ years experience working in a clinical laboratory.

+ Capable of working at a fast pace on multiple projects and adapting to changes in priorities and work environment.

+ Able to prioritize and optimally communicate through challenges.

+ Strong attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, excellence in time-management and organizational skills.

+ Able to follow onsite standard operating procedures.

+ Able to identify areas of process improvement and drive site communication to address gaps and/or update site procedures.

+ Computer literacy and experience with standard computer programs like Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

+ Align with site safety policies and follow PPE requirements in the lab.

+ Experience with NGS instrumentation (ie: Genexus Purification system, Genexus Sequencer, PGM Dx., etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Understanding of regulatory compliance, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and HIPAA.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $31.73–$47.60.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

+ A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

+ Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

+ At least 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

+ Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

+ Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.