Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

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.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Sample Coordinator, you will perform a variety of sample and standard handling tasks in support of the laboratory. You will follow established SOPs and responds to requests from laboratory staff with minimal direction. You will assist laboratory staff in following sample handling procedures and implements these procedures as necessary.

A day in the Life:

M-F 2nd Shift, 4:00pm-12:30am

Performs a variety of sample and standard tasks (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, etc. May participate in physical return and disposal of materials in support of the laboratory.Communicates status of samples / standards to appropriate laboratory staff.Guides and advises laboratory staff in sample / standard procedures.Completes investigation and deviation forms as necessary, and determines appropriate CAPAs.Reviews and provides feedback on laboratory requests, ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs.Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements. Responds to environmental unit alarms and participates in on-call responsibilities.Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner.Keys to Success:EducationHigh / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Technical positions may require a certificateExperiencePrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.Years of experience refers 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, AbilitiesBasic knowledge of inventory flow and controlKnowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements (documentation, sample storage)Ability to write/review SOPs and process improvement outlinesFamiliarity with Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelGood written and oral communication skillsEffective time management and project management skillsProblem solving/troubleshooting abilitiesAbility to work in a collaborative team environmentWork 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 of 15 to 40 poundsAble 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.Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasionsBenefits

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!