Lab Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Prague, Prague, Czechia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience
  • 1+ year of leadership responsibility
  • Good knowledge of CLIA, CAP and FDA regulations
  • Strong leadership skills, including ability to motivate, mentor and train
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills (excellent communication skills in Czech and English)
  • Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Solid critical thinking, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Strong knowledge of operational laboratory instrumentation
  • Good knowledge of special handling and processing of specimens
  • Advanced knowledge of operating laboratory instrumentation
  • Good understanding of budgeting and forecasting with the ability to interpret data with attention to detail and analytical and investigative skills
  • Capable of driving innovation in developing new ideas related to process improvements

Responsibilities

  • Manages a team within the Laboratory department
  • Processes and ships study specimens according to study protocol
  • Oversees department compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as Good Clinical Practice/ICH, GDP, OSHA and CIA or CLIA-waived guidelines and local regulatory guidelines
  • Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations
  • Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations
  • Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime
  • Forecasts and manages all functions of the early phase clinical and PK Laboratory
  • Contributes to the development and maintenance of procedures and policies to support optimization of operations
  • Projects staffing requirements
  • Assures that the training needs and requirements of laboratory are met
  • Arranges and projects the activities, methods and procedures of the sample collection to ensure proper specimen integrity and shipping are successfully attained
  • Plans the development, implementation and continuous monitoring of a quality improvement plan for the group

Skills

GCP
ICH
GDP
OSHA
CLIA
Laboratory Management
Specimen Processing
Specimen Shipping
Team Management
Performance Management
Regulatory Compliance
Staff Training

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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