Associate Research Scientist - Principal Investigator (Operations)
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Role Details: Full Time, Onsite

Department: GMP - Vaccine Sciences Lab

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.

A day in the Life:

A day in the Life:

Scheduling Coordination and Oversight

• Oversee task assignments
  
• Lead internal external Scheduling Meetings
  
• Track and coordinate use of shared/limited resources
  

Ordering/Inventory Management

• Oversee consumable inventory needs/ordering timelines
  

Document Management

• Manage controlled bench sheet issuance and inventory
  
• Oversee documentation archival
  

Facility and Equipment Maintenance Tracking

• Ensure maintenance schedules are maintained
  
• Coordinate facility work needs
  

Project Management

• Ensure maintenance schedules are maintained
  
• Lead internal timeline/operational update meetings
  

Quality Tracking

• Facility Audit and Deviation Tracking
  

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
  

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, Abilities

• Knowledge of GMP preferred
  
• Previous experience in regulated lab environment with applicable assay techniques and instrumentation including Hamilton, Immunology assays, Molecular assays preferred.
  
• Proficiency on technical operating systems
  
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  
• Consistent record in technical writing skills
  
• Time management and project management skills
  
• Good written and oral communication skills
  
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
  
• Ability to train junior staff
  

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 and/or standing for typical working hours.
  
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
  
• Able 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.
  

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.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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