Laboratory Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lab Technician.  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to advancing scientific discovery and enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You'll perform essential laboratory procedures including sample processing, testing, and analysis while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. You'll handle biological specimens, prepare solutions, operate analytical instruments, and maintain detailed documentation of all procedures. This position offers hands-on experience in a laboratory environment where attention to detail and adherence to protocols is critical.

The successful candidate will join a team of scientists in the Mass Spectroscopy Team, which focuses on the identification and characterization of proteins, used to develop and manufacture clinical diagnostic kits for the measurement of important diagnostic markers in different disease states. The candidate will gain knowledge in sample preparation for analysis on a variety of different Mass Spectrometry platforms including MALDI TOF and LC-MS, along with data interpretation and report generation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• No prior experience required
• Preferred Fields of Study: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field
• Relevant certifications in laboratory techniques a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and aseptic techniques
• Proficiency in handling and processing biological specimens and hazardous materials
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) preferred
• Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment and analytical instruments
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and wear required PPE
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP practices preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• May require working in cold environments with exposure to dry ice and liquid nitrogen
• Must follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized workspace

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

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

Location: Birmingham, UK