Senior Lab Assistant - Environmental Monitoring - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

• 1st Shift
  - Sunday
  - Wednesday; 6am - 4pm (4-10 hour shifts)

• Makes decisions regarding sample quantity and quality based on predetermined criteria.
• Builds work lists and plate diagrams to aid team in daily operations.
• Enters laboratory results into database under supervision of team member.
• Maintains completed daily specimen storage area per laboratory department.
• Performs daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

• 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 4 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

• Microbiology experience is highly desired.
• GMP experience is a strong nice to have.
• Basic technical/scientific terminology knowledge.
• Good cooperative and collaborative skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client protocols and study data.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Frequent drives to site locations. Frequent travel, generally 60-80% but more for some individuals.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.

• The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $28.00–$33.00.
• This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, including:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.