Associate Scientist Flow Cytometry

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Position: Associate Scientist - Flow Cytometry

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.

As a Scientist I your role will be to oversee the operations of clinical laboratory testing ensure the accuracy and reliability of results manage and mentor lab staff and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance in all laboratory practices.

A day in the Life:

• Perform lab work in accordance with client protocols methods and requirements for all flow cytometry assays. Work with different sample types including whole blood lysed/fixed frozen blood PBMCs etc.
• Prepare study protocols project status reports final study reports and other project-related technical documentation.
• Design experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting.
• Review interpret and analyze data for technical quality and compliance to protocols methods and SOPs. Review laboratory investigations and deviation.
• Organize schedule and supervise laboratory resources for groups project activities and updates project status.
• Respond to client questions and needs coordinate client communication and records meeting minutes.
• Assist group leaders in their responsibilities.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies. Ensure adherence to SOPs safety standards and company policies.

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 1 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 and Abilities:

• Knowledge of routine operation maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority compendia and ICH guidelines
• Excellent manual dexterity skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

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:

• 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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