Job Description

　　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.

　　Discover Impactful Work:

　　Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

　　Our goal-driven teams combine and deliver centralized support and solutions for the clinical trials, collaborating to improve processes, cycle and flexibility. We partner with our sites, businesses and colleagues around the world to decrease startup timelines and exceed expectations.

　　A day in the Life:

　　Run a variety of PCR equipment for respiratory viruses and bacteria, gastrointestinal viruses and bacteria, and other infectious diseases.

　　Reviewing patient data and quality controls for acceptability

　　Troubleshooting instrument and assay issues

　　Working with periodic supervision on a team with 10+ team members

　　Performs lab support activities as required to maintain calibration/maintenance requirements and provide support for department

　　Understands and maintains a safe work environment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements

　　Perform lab support activities as necessary and provide support for department

　　Accepts responsibility to complete assigned tasks as committed. Works with others to maintain a positive atmosphere to accomplish business objectives

　　Support investigations

　　Keys to Success:

　　Education

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationExperience

　　Experience equal to 2+ years of experience with polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR) testing

　　Experience with running and troubleshooting PCR analytical instrumentation such as Quant Studios, BioFire Film Array Towers, Roche Cobas 4800/6800/8800

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

　　Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines

　　Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation an instrument use

　　Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks

　　Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

　　Good written and oral communication skills

　　Time management and project management skills

　　Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

　　Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

　　Strong organization, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills

　　Work Environment:

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

　　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.

　　Benefits

　　We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

　　Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

　　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.

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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.