Site Research Associate III

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C Fluctuating Temps hot/cold Laboratory Setting 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

Join us as a Laboratory Associate And leverage your experience to oversee complex clinical trials ensure compliance with protocols manage data collection mentor junior staff and contribute significantly to the success of our research initiatives.

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.

What Youll Do:
Perform clinical laboratory testing on samples according to established laboratory procedures and verifies/reports test results as requested by study
protocol.
Perform a wide variety of testing including but not limited to serology-based testing pregnancy testing urinalysis KOH prep and TV rapid testing.
Utilize department protocols to undertake procedures to a consistently high standard.
Accurately perform quality control/assurance and proficiency testing as needed.
Use the equipment as per the operating procedures monitoring and reporting faults to the relevant personnel.
Ensure control of the laboratory environment safety specifications and the maintenance and calibration of laboratory material required to conduct clinical
trials.
Maintain accurate freezer logs temperature monitoring logs specimen labelling and documentation.
Assist with sample shipment (packing documentation organization with courier) and ensure the good quality of the shipment.
Maintain confidentiality in relation to all information regarding patients.
Provide support and reassurance to patients taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
Ensure quality at the site adherence to ICH/GCP SA GCP guidelines GCLP guidelines and LQMP and adherence to COPs SOPs.
Note: Some tasks listed above only to be conducted as per country regulations and with relevant valid qualifications/ certification or supervision.

Education and Experience:
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Technical positions may require a certificate
Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 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:
Good medical terminology and ability to perform conducting of vital signs
Strong understanding of quality compliance and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) with ability to learn and maintain a good working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and WPDs
Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and capable of learning new software/hardware
Good attention to detail
Good problem-solving abilities
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and oversee numerous studies with a variety of therapeutic areas and sizes simultaneously
Strong oral and written communication skills including the use of Business English
Skilled in all types of audit preparations and oversight during audits
Good interpersonal leadership and consultative skills
Familiarity with archival processes and systems

Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required.

Physical Requirements:
Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast simple repeated movements of the fingers hands and wrists.
Occasional mobility required.
Occasional crouching stooping bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
May interact with others relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions
with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.

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 experience and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrows breakthrough.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $21.82$28.80.

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: Experience:

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