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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, 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.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Become a BioRepository Technician II at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Contribute to our mission of improving global health and safety by handling diverse biological samples with precision. Join a driven team committed to excellence!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess the capability to carry out responsibilities of an Operations Technician II role:

+ Prepares samples or clinical agents for pickups, courier deliveries, and shipments.

+ Works closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance, and database updates.

+ Responsible for using an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples.

+ Maintains files for validation of data and preparation of queries, reviews accumulated data for accuracy, and prepares reports of information and sample data.

+ Manages internal specimen consolidation and organization projects while being mentored by a more senior technician.

+ Participates in process improvement activities.

Receives, handles, and catalogs pharmaceutical products and samples of human, animal, and/or plant origin at temperatures varying from room temperature to -196°C, with potentially dangerous characteristics.

+ Ensures compliance with cGMP regulations detailed in sections 210 and 211 alongside the quality frameworks set by the company.

+ Follows SOPs, facility safety protocols, and FDA regulations, potentially encompassing adherence to cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211 when necessary.

+ Models behavior that aligns with our core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement.

+ May prepare sample collection kits in accordance with Standard Work Instructions.

+ May make deliveries to clients as the need arises.

+ Traveling to other facilities may be required to meet business needs.

Operations Technician 2 must apply skills to perform the following duties:

+ Gathers information to store and retrieve samples and prepare reports.

+ Assists in educating team members on SOPs for efficiently operating equipment, storage and retrieval and detailed data entry.

+ Contributes to the establishment of standard operating procedures for repository and/or laboratory.

+ Conducts investigations to detail specimen movement history and recommends resolution of inventory inaccuracies.

+ Directs internal specimen consolidation and restructuring efforts.

+ Resolves discrepancies involving ID modifications/duplicate or redundant entries, and multi‐field corrections as requested by client or Supervisor instructions.

+ Verifies material prior to shipment and confirms accuracy of data entry records for incoming material.

+ Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Education/ Experience:

+ Requires High School Diploma or equivalent experience; Prefers a Bachelor’s degree in a Science related field.

+ Requires 1+ year repository or similar work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None; may assist in training peers.

Work Schedule:

Core hours are from 8AM to 4:30PM, with the potential for extra hours when needed. Participation in On-Call Rotation for emergency response.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

+ Capability to operate in a cold setting with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious substances, and significant temperature fluctuations.

+ May push/pull 600 lb liquid nitrogen dewars, and work from a platform ladder.

+ Must use personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

+ Should be capable of lifting and moving loads of up to 50 lbs, and pushing items up to 70 lbs.

+ Proficient in handling materials stored at -78°C with dry ice or -196°C with liquid nitrogen for 6 hours daily.

+ Should be capable of working in walk-in freezers or refrigerators on and off for a maximum of 5 hours per day.

+ Proficiency in computer skills for up to 6 hours per day is essential.

+ May need to use a forklift.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $15.85–$23.77.

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.