Associate Scientist - Technologist at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Highland Heights, Kentucky

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Other



Environmental Conditions

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


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:



Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory analyses including assays that define complicated disorders of the cardiovascular, endocrine, hematological, hemostatic, thrombolytic, and renal systems. Evaluates individual and related laboratory data, recognizes patterns or trends that suggest significance of results.



Available shift: M-F, 2PM-10:30PM with a Saturday rotation



Essential Functions:

• The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.
  
  


• Performs, reviews, and interprets complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses by manual, automated, and/or microscopic means.
  
  


• Integrates analytical results with specific and highly varied clinical trial protocols to evaluate credibility, appropriateness and accuracy of test results in order to facilitate entry or exclusion of subjects from research programs.
  
  


• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. Recognizes and pursues instrument problems and resolutions.
  
  


• Evaluates analytical reagents, calibrators, and QC standards to ensure the accuracy of analytical results.
  
  


• Evaluates quality control procedures, evaluates results, and implements corrective action when indicated. Assists in carrying out ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems and undertakes corrective action.
  
  


• Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
  
  


• Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
  
  

Qualifications

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


• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1 to 2 years).
  
  

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered enough for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent critical thinking skills
  
  


• Good time management and organizational skills
  
  


• Ability to multi-task
  
  


• Good written and oral communication skills
  
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
  


• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
  
  

Work 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.
  
  

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.


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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