Sample Coordinator (1st Shift) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification (technical positions may require a certificate)
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
  • Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control
  • Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements (documentation, sample storage)
  • Ability to write/review SOPs and process improvement outlines
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Effective time management and project management skills
  • Problem solving/troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

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 and in a timely and safe manner
  • Follows established SOPs and responds to requests from laboratory staff with minimal direction
  • Assists laboratory staff in following sample handling procedures and implements these procedures as necessary

Skills

GMP
SOP
Sample Handling
Lab Procedures
Inventory Management
Sample Login
Labeling
PPE

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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