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Project Manager I Labs


Job Location:

Athlone - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Project Manager I - Labs - Biopharma

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll 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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Our site is expanding in Athlone and we are building new lab teams. We are looking to hire a Project Manager I who provides tactical support for client-facing projects. Oversees and coordinates the receipt log-in andworkflow management of samples and standards to support laboratory analysis. Monitors project progressfor both client-facing and internal projects ensuring timely project progress through effectivecommunication and status updates. Manages client interactions related to sample and standard the client relationship manager (Program Manager III or above) by providing day-to-dayprogress updates managing timelines and identifying and escalating potential risks to ensure thesuccessful completion of projects

What Youll Do:
Acts as the primary coordinator for the receipt and log-in of samples and
standards
Manages shipment requests
Manages sample and standard workflows including check-outs shipping relogand disposal activities to support laboratory analysis
Tracks project progress within assigned client team and associated support
teams provides status updates
Initiates project set up process
Manages reagent documents for client and team including Certificates of
Analysis (CofAs) and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Coordinates and tracks the completion of internal lab-based projects includingfacility audits and incident reports
Manages client communication related to sample and standard processes
Supports the client relationship manager with daily progress updates to ensureproject completion
Manages timelines; identifies and escalates risks as necessary
Attends internal meetings

Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years) or equivalent combination of education training & experience.

  • Ideally you would have some Lab qualification experience or GMP experience.


Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities whilemaintaining focus composure and productivity

Ability to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft suite applications (eg: Word Excel PowerBI PowerPoint Teams Sharepoint)
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of conflicts in a professional
environment
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with client information and data
Ability to attain maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents
Demonstrated positive attitude enthusiasm toward work and the ability to work well with others
Demonstrated ability to receive and apply constructive feedback

Working 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:

Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants radiation toxic materials and hazardous waste.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear garments and gloves.
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Why join us
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific you become part of a global team that values passion innovation and a commitment to scientific excellence. Youll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experienceand where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrows breakthroughs.


Required Experience:

IC


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