Scientific Affairs Specialist - Third Party Lab Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Frankfort, Kentucky

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Office



Job Description




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Leads scientific, technical and business development aspects with Third Party Laboratories/Vendors. Consults extensively with Business Development, Clients, Vendors as well as other internal departments on new business timelines, technical and compliance issues, and project-related matters. Works closely with the director in strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives.



A day in the life:

• Serves as a liaison to 3rd party lab vendors handling and brokering outsourced lab services.


• Interacts extensively with Lab Vendors and prepares and determines quotation, pricing, project initiation and scheduling as it relates to scientific and technical capabilities required for clinical study testing.


• 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.


• Participates in client, QA, facility, and project audits and prepares responses to audits as needed.


• Completes technical and scientific related special projects.

Education:

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


• Med Tech Bachelor's degree preferred.

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 and 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

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