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Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Lab in Middleton, WI. 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.

Discover Impactful Work:

Learns all aspects of the waste handling and disposal program as well as environmental, health and safety programs. Assists with ensuring safe practices and regulatory compliance in all assigned facilities. Supports products, programs, action plans and services within the department.

A day in the Life:

+ Practices and enforces good safety practices. Supports inquiry response and provides follow-up to waste, health, safety, and environmental issues to employees.

+ Handles and disposes of waste across all labs in all buildings. Makes continuous improvement recommendations as appropriate.

+ Assists with ensuring that all environmental, health or safety requirements are met at assigned site and takes appropriate actions to ensure that any non-compliance issues are resolved. Escalates concerns as appropriate.

+ Learns and maintains up to date knowledge needed to support compliance programs that ensure that procedures meet federal, state and local requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.). Assists with updating all health and safety related mandated procedures for assigned facilities as assigned.

+ Participates in determining recommendations on feasible solutions and alternatives for compliance.

+ Ensures safe removal and disposal of hazardous/biological waste from facility on a regular basis. Assists with maintaining and monitoring waste manifest system. Assists with completing report forms and documents for all required regulatory agencies.

+ Supports the development of health and safety training programs, which may include refresher trainings as require d by regulations. May assist with or conduct trainings.

+ Assists with regular walk-downs and monthly/annual self-assessments of assigned facilities. Makes recommendations as appropriate.

Keys to Success:

Education

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational / hands on qualification and experience

Experience

+ Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years)

_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

+ Basic knowledge of EHS applicable regulations or willingness to learn as needed

+ Basic knowledge of laboratory and hazardous waste regulations to include hazardous chemical/biohazard storage and disposal regulations with willingness to continue learning

+ Good problem-solving skills

+ Solid written and verbal communication skills

+ Good judgment, work ethic and business acumen

+ Solid computer skills

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 50 pounds frequently.

+ 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.

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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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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.