FSP - Lab Support Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening
  • Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards in a laboratory setting
  • Willingness to wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Ability to work fully onsite in Princeton, NJ (relocation costs responsibility of candidate)
  • Capability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
  • No hands-on benchwork experience required; support-focused role

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational support, ensuring a safe, compliant, and highly functional work environment
  • Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and compliance teams to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage laboratory risks
  • Support the lifecycle management of laboratory equipment, including coordination of installation, calibration, maintenance, service, and decommissioning activities
  • Maintain laboratory inventory systems by managing the ordering, receiving, and restocking of supplies and consumables; monitor expiry dates and ensure proper disposal of outdated materials
  • Assist with laboratory space planning and coordinate facilities work orders for lab setup, moves, and maintenance
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all operational activities to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance
  • Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory operations, quality, and efficiency
  • Collaborate effectively with fellow team members, Facilities, EHS, and Global Procurement to support shared goals and ensure smooth daily operations
  • Provide remote operational support to laboratories in Cambridge, MA, if needed

Skills

GMP
PPE
Laboratory Support
Safety Standards
Gowning
Pharmaceutical Lab Operations
Analytical Services
Background Check

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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