Scientist II - 2nd Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
  • Excellent manual dexterity for tasks such as pipetting and operating lab equipment
  • Familiarity with automated technologies and systems in the lab
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments within expected timelines
  • Availability for 2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) with a rotating Saturday

Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures
  • Collaborates with multiple functional groups to meet business needs
  • Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision
  • Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation
  • Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines while maintaining quality of established procedures and adhering to ALCOA+ principles
  • Ensures QC/QA findings are addressed appropriately
  • Provides assistance and training to other team members
  • Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner
  • Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria
  • Performs, reviews, and interprets complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses by manual, automated, and/or microscopic means
  • Provides testing and analysis support in the Hematology department, including running assays, preparing samples, and maintaining lab documentation
  • Evaluates quality control procedures, evaluates results, and implements corrective action when indicated
  • Performs ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems and undertakes corrective action

Skills

sample preparation
sample analysis
analytical instrumentation
instrument maintenance
PPE
laboratory procedures
cross-functional collaboration

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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