Lab Support Tech - Automation and Immunochemistry

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Position:
Lab Support Tech - Automation and Immunochemistry

Location:

Richmond, VA
Department:
Automation
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is a fully onsite role based at our BIOA Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. 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.

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.

Works with various teams (metrology, sample entry, stability, etc.) and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems. Supports daily lab operations under the direction of a senior staff member. Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

• Understand and conform to all standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks.
• Maintain compliant laboratory documentation. Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
• Routinely operate laboratory equipment.
• Communicate task status to laboratory manager or designee.
• Perform daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

Education and Experience:

• 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 0 to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

• Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good cooperative and collaborative skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Data recording skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Work is performed in a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Moderate lifting (or otherwise movement, carrying, setting, and placement) of 15-30 lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
• Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable…