FSP - Associate Scientist - Sample Management
FSP - Associate Scientist - Sample Management
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Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)Job Description
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.
Within our Analytical Services team we have a functional service provider solution which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff while allowing you the employee to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company all while maintaining full-time benefits.
We are looking for a self-motivated candidate to join the Biologics Sample Management team. This person will be an active member of the team in a state-of-the-art core facility for high throughput preparation storage and distribution of biologic samples such as DNA RNA and proteins cell lines and other therapeutic modalities to support research and drug discovery efforts on-site in South San Francisco. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in sample management acquisition registration preparation distribution workflows and have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills in order to work effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Adapting scientific knowledge to resolve problems encountered in achieving defined goals with support from line manager or other team members as required to meet internal and project deadlines.
- Review and follow laboratory procedures and policies for operating functions of the laboratory.
- Demonstrating full command of all techniques and tools required for assigned responsibilities within the given project.
- Ensuring the conduction of safe working practices.
Sample management activities such as:
- Acquisition of new samples
- Sample registration & data entry
- Aliquoting
- Aseptic handling techniques
- QC
Standard molecular biology techniques such as:
- Plasmid DNA preparation sequencing sequence analysis
- Standard nucleic acid analytical/QC methods
- Analytical techniques
- Automated liquid handling
- Take ownership to maintain laboratory records reports and files.
- The ability to independently manage and resolve technical problems.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives implement approved policies and procedures.
- To provide support to colleagues where necessary with regard to equipment or technical requirements for projects being carried out.
- Other duties as assigned may be required to ensure the smooth running of the laboratories.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry Biochemistry Material Science Immunology Biology Molecular Biology or similar
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 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 and Abilities:
Experience in:
- Automated liquid handling
- Experience with oligonucleotide and cell line samples is a plus.
- Protein sample management and QC techniques Standard molecular biology techniques (e.g. plasmid DNA preparation sequencing sequence analysis) and Standard nucleic acid analytical/QC methods is also a plus.
Familiarity with:
- Analytical techniques
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such as Titian Mosaic
Attributes of successful candidates:
- Team player
- Agile and open to change
- Highly organized
- Self-motivated
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently in a collaborative team-oriented environment aligned with the groups vision and mission.
Optional but not required:
- Familiarity with establishing laboratory automation platforms and writing methods
- Experience with Titian Mosaic or other Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) systems
Other skills:
- Self-motivated enthusiastic cooperative and reliable
- The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing demands and processes whilst operating under pressure to meet deadlines
- The ability to work accurately and with attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other scientific staff
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to repeatedly lift and bend with the ability to lift up to 50lbs over head when needed
- Ability to maintain excellent laboratory records
- Computer proficiency
Working Environment:
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.
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 Specialist Clinical Lab Scientist based inCalifornia is $26.00$32.50.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
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