FSP - Lab Support Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

FSP - Lab Support Specialist job at Thermo Fisher Scientific. New Jersey.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full‑time benefits.

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Lawrenceville, NJ. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

This onsite position is based in Princeton, NJ and reports to the Manager II, Lab Planning and Execution. The Scientist, Lab Operations will support the Translational Medicine organization within a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for human diseases.

The role involves cross‑functional collaboration with Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Global Procurement to ensure the delivery of robust, compliant, and efficient laboratory services that enable scientific innovation. While primarily supporting the Princeton site, the Scientist may also provide remote operational support to laboratories located in Cambridge, MA.

This is a support‑focused role with no hands‑on benchwork. The successful candidate will work independently to plan and manage daily responsibilities, while also collaborating closely with team members to maintain a safe, functional, and audit‑ready laboratory environment.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational support, ensuring a safe, compliant, and highly functional work environment.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and compliance teams to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage laboratory risks.
• Support the lifecycle management of laboratory equipment, including coordination of installation, calibration, maintenance, service, and decommissioning activities.
• Maintain laboratory inventory systems by managing the ordering, receiving, and restocking of supplies and consumables; monitor expiry dates and ensure proper disposal of outdated materials.
• Assist with laboratory space planning and coordinate facilities work orders for lab setup, moves, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all operational activities to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory operations, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow team members to support shared goals and ensure smooth day‑to‑day lab operations.
• Work independently to plan and prioritize daily tasks, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability…