Scientist II 2nd Shift

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Labs in Highland Heights KY. 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 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.

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.

Division Specific Information

As a Scientist you will work in a multi-functional environment supporting drug development and will collaborate in cross-functional teams. You will accomplish our mission through innovation and partnership creative problem-solving and use of state-of-the-art technology.

Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM with a rotating Saturday

A day in the Life:

• Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures
• Collaborates with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
• Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision
• Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation
• Trains on routine operation maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines while maintaining quality of established procedures and adhering to ALCOA principles.
• Ensures QC/QA findings are addressed appropriately
• Provides assistance and training to other team members
• Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner
• Reviews interprets and analyzes data for technical quality and compliance to protocols methods SOPs client criteria

Education

• Bachelors degree in lab sciences such as biology biochemistry immunology chemistry molecular biology or similar

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years) or equivalent combination of education training & experience.
• 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

• Performs reviews and interprets complex esoteric and routine chemical hematological coagulation renal lipid and hormonal analyses by manual automated and/or microscopic means.

• Provide testing and analysis support in the Hematology department including running assays preparing samples and maintaining lab documentation

• Demonstrate excellent manual dexterity for tasks such as pipetting and operating lab equipment.

• Evaluates quality control procedures evaluates results and implements corrective action when indicated. Performs ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems and undertakes corrective action.

• Familiarity with automated technologies and systems in the lab

• Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction.

• Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with minimal supervision.

• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in within expected the expected time frame.

• Maintain a laboratory notebook and ensure all documentation is clear accurate and compliant with ALCOA principles and SOP

• Plan schedule and execute work to ensure successful project completion.

• Proficient in basic computer programs and data acquisition software.

• Serves in a mentor to team members providing guidance and reviewing and checking work.

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 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.

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 100000 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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