Lab Support Technician

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our BioAnalytical in Richmond VA. 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.

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 Lab Support Technician you will support the daily operations of the clinical laboratory ensure the accurate processing and documentation of samples assist in maintaining lab equipment and compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to the efficient functioning of our lab services.

What Youll Do:
Sort scan and assign sequence numbers to different laboratory areas.
Numbers HDL tubes for lipid laboratory.
Process samples for testing.
Prepare reagents and pipettes/aliquots reagents under supervision.
Label and stain hematology slides.
Gather dump rinse wash dry and restock glassware and consumables in the laboratory.
Perform limited non-complex waived tests for review by a team member.
Perform daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

Education and Experience:
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Technical positions may require a certificate
Previous experience to provide the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education training & experience.

Years of experience refer 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 and Abilities:
Effective communication skills
Good cooperative and collaborative skills
Attention to detail
Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
Data recording skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in a clinical environment.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

Physical Requirements:
Frequently stands twists waists squats and bends neck 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. Ability to make precise coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
Frequent mobility required.
Occasional crouching stooping bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Moderate lifting (or otherwise movement carrying setting and placement)of 15-30 lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 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.