Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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 Information

Location: Worcester, MA

Sunday-Wednesday, 1st shift 5am-3:30pmEST

A day in the Life:

As an Associate Scientist, you will join the Quality Control Department to perform laboratory STAT testing within a fast paced GMP environment in support of manufacturing. You will perform testing in one or more of the following areas: in-process product, final Bulk product, stability, and/or validation activities while working onsite at a major pharmaceutical customer site.

Keys to Success:Analyze data and evaluate resultsPerform lab support activities as required to maintain calibration/maintenance requirements and provide support for departmentPerform test methods and routine testing as written to support product/material releaseUnderstand and maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others in accordance with procedural requirementsUnderstand, implement, and maintain GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures and systems in accordance with procedural requirementsTrain and perform laboratory techniques such as pH, osmolality, and densitometry testing to support STAT testing for productionPerform lab support activities as necessary and provide support for departmentAccepts responsibility to complete assigned tasks as committed. Works with others to maintain a positive atmosphere to accomplish business objectivesInvestigation SupportEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or equivalent and relevant formal academic/ vocational qualificationPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 0-2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experiencePrevious GMP experience strongly desired

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, AbilitiesExperience in LIMS Systems for sample handling and trackingAble to work in a dynamic environment with meticulous record keepingAbility to lift up to 40 lbs. on a consistent basis (may use a cart for heavy loads)Experience working in a regulated or GLP environment is a plusBuilds strong positive relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.Learns fast, grasps the "essence”, and can change course quickly where indicated.Sets a higher standard and is never satisfied with the status quo.Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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 100,000+ 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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