Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll 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.

Location/Division Specific InformationDepartment: Immunochemistry - AutomationLocation: Richmond, VAFull time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, and PTO

A day in the Life:

Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures using automated laboratory robotics (GYROS, Hamilton, TECAN, etc)Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needsPlans and coordinates work with periodic supervisionSets up and maintains analytical instrumentationTrains on routine operation, maintenance of lab equipmentEnsures QA findings are addressed appropriatelyProvides assistance and training to other team membersPerforms work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe mannerReviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Education

Bachelor's 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 1+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Support testing and analysis in the immunochemistry and vaccine department (run assays, prepare samples, lab documentation)Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, etc.)Experience performing immunoassays, ELISA or similar testingCommunicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction.Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP.Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentationAbility to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion.Familiar with operating computers and data acquisition programs.Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with rare to daily exposure to electrical office equipment, irritants, radiation, toxic materials, biological fluids, fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures, and hazardous wastePersonal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves may be required at timesRepetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipmentAbility to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelfStanding, walking, and twisting of upper body/neck required constantly. Crouching/stooping required daily. Kneeling and pushing/pulling of items required frequently. Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per dayLight to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects with a maximum lift of 15-50 lbs.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentencesFrequently interacts with others to acquire or relate information to diverse groupsWorks independently with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.  Requires multiple periods of intense concentrationPerforms 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.