Assist/Assoc Metrologist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years)
  • Good understanding of Lab operations and support needed within a lab
  • Interest in Laboratory equipment and their operations
  • Strong understanding of GMP
  • Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work without close supervision
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for routine maintenance on instrumentation and equipment
  • Provide support for scheduled calibrations and qualifications on active instruments
  • Provide support for audits on lab instruments and equipment
  • Document and perform work in accordance to GMP requirements and SOPs
  • Work with lab staff to schedule maintenance
  • Maintain and evaluate lab support records
  • Provide ad hoc support to the Metrology team on all activities

Skills

Metrology
Instrument Calibration
Equipment Qualification
Routine Maintenance
Repairs
GMP Compliance
SOP Documentation
Audits
Laboratory Instrumentation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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