Associate Application Administrator I at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Laboratory, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 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 0 to 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Familiarity with desktop operating systems and desktop productivity applications (MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, etc.)
  • Ability to diagnose problems, define/resolve/coordinate the implementation of solutions with other groups
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of application problems working with senior staff
  • Self-motivated with the initiative to see issue resolution through to completion
  • Business focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude with a commitment to a high quality of work
  • Ability to learn new technical skills
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Ability to work in laboratory setting with some degree of PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day
  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
  • Occasional mobility required
  • Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs
  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house

Responsibilities

  • Provides implementation, operational and maintenance support for enterprise software applications
  • Maintains a stable systems environment with minimal downtime and maximum performance
  • For the Labs, provides support for analytical software and associated dedicated hardware as well as administrative support for server-based laboratory applications
  • Fields and triages application-specific support issues
  • Executes change requests and qualifications
  • Maintains system documentation
  • Liaises with and assists senior staff and other internal groups for issue escalation

Skills

MS Office
MS Project
MS Visio
troubleshooting
problem diagnosis
GMP
laboratory software
enterprise applications
system documentation
change requests

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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