Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Sr Lab Tech/Scient Aff Spec in Highland Heights, Kentucky
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
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.
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:
Leads scientific, technical and business development aspects within the laboratory. Consults extensively with Business Development and Clients as well as other internal departments on new business timelines, technical and compliance issues, and project-related matters. Works closely with the director in trategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives.
A day in the Life:
Interacts extensively with business development directors, and prapares and determines quotation, pricing, project initiation and scheduling as it relates to scientific and technical capabilities of the laboratory operations.
Participates in strategic planning, capabilities development, prepares projections, revenue tracking, and other financial-related issues.
With management, initiates and implements plans to develop and improve area in the laboratory for greater efficiency, productivity, and quality. Oversees and coordinates projects between US and EU laboratories. Works with QA department in improving laboratory quality.
Participates in client, QA, facility, and project audits and prepares responses to audits as needed.
Completes technical and scientific related special projects.
Serves as a liaison to 3rd party lab vendors handling and brokering outsourced lab services
Keys to Success:
Education
Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
MT(ASCP) certification or equivalent certification
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ 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, Abilities
Knowledge of preparation of SOP’s, protocols and other technical documents
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking skills to support quality decision making
Time management and organization skills
Ability to mutli-task
Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and expectations
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Working 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 for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.