Sample Coordinator (1st Shift) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, 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
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Ability to work in environmental conditions: Cold Room/Freezers -22°F/-6°C, fluctuating temps hot/cold, laboratory setting, loud noises, office, various outside weather conditions
  • Ability to work with hazardous/toxic materials
  • Tolerance for some degree of PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of sample and standard tasks (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.)
  • Participate in physical return and disposal of materials in support of the laboratory
  • Communicate status of samples / standards to appropriate laboratory staff
  • Guide and advise laboratory staff in sample / standard procedures
  • Complete investigation and deviation forms as necessary, and determine appropriate CAPAs
  • Review and provide feedback on laboratory requests, ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs
  • Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements
  • Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities
  • Perform work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner
  • Follow established SOPs and respond to requests from laboratory staff with minimal direction
  • Assist laboratory staff in following sample handling procedures and implement these procedures as necessary

Skills

Sample Handling
Laboratory Procedures
PPE Usage
Hazardous Materials Handling
Cold Room Operations
Sample Coordination

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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