Sample Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Min. Leaving Cert education; 3rd level education in science related discipline desirable
  • Previous experience of min. 2 years in a GMP environment
  • Excellent work ethic and ability to work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail
  • Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control
  • Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements (documentation, sample storage)
  • Ability to work 3-cycle rotational shifts (Morning: 6.30am-3.15pm M-T/2.15pm F; Core: 8.30am-5.15pm M-T/4.15pm F; Evening: 12.30pm-9pm M-T/7pm F; evening every 4 weeks)
  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information with diverse groups
  • Able to work upright/stationary/standing for typical hours
  • Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
  • Able to work in non-traditional environments and use office equipment/technology
  • Tolerance for exposure to potentially hazardous elements (e.g., infectious agents)

Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of sample and standard tasks (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.)
  • May participate in physical return and disposal of materials in support of the laboratory
  • Communicates status of samples/standards to appropriate laboratory staff
  • Guides and advises laboratory staff in sample/standard procedures
  • Completes investigation and deviation forms as necessary, and determines appropriate CAPAs
  • Reviews and provides feedback on laboratory requests, ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs
  • Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements
  • Responds to environmental unit alarms and participates in on-call responsibilities
  • Performs work assignments accurately, in a timely and safe manner
  • Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Skills

GMP Compliance
Sample Handling
Inventory Management
Sample Login
Sample Labeling
Sample Transport
Administrative Tasks
Lab Safety

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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