Lab Assistant at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Life Sciences, 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 0 to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Ability to work in cleanroom environment (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc.)
  • Ability to stand for full shift and work in fluctuating temperatures, various outside weather conditions, and laboratory setting with hazardous/toxic materials
  • Ability to wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures
  • Effective communication skills
  • Good cooperative and collaborative skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
  • Data recording skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

  • Works with various teams (metrology, sample entry, stability, etc.) and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems
  • Supports daily lab operations under the direction of a senior staff member
  • Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements
  • Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
  • Understands and conforms to all standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks
  • Maintains compliant laboratory documentation
  • Ensures all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order
  • Routinely operates laboratory equipment
  • Communicates task status to laboratory manager or designee
  • Performs daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

Skills

Laboratory Assistance
Cleanroom Protocols
PPE Compliance
Hazardous Materials Handling
Laboratory Safety
BioAnalytical Techniques
Physical Lifting

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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