Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift
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.
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.
Location: 2 Tesseneer Rd, Highland Heights, KY 41076
Schedule: 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM) with rotating Saturday schedule
Job Title: Scientist I, Research
Discover Impactful Work
The Scientist I contributes to laboratory operations by supporting analytical testing, maintaining instrumentation, and ensuring data quality and compliance. Working collaboratively with team members, this role helps plan and execute laboratory activities, supports continuous improvement of processes, and fosters a safe, efficient, and well-trained lab environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
- Plan and coordinate work with periodic supervision.
- Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.
- Train on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures.
- Address QC/QA findings appropriately.
- Provide assistance and training to team members.
- Perform work assignments accurately, timely, and safely.
- Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical, quality, and compliance.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences (biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology, etc.).
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in performing and interpreting complex chemical analysis.
- ASCP or other professional certification preffered
- Experience with automated technologies and systems in the lab.
- Strong manual skills and capability to work with lab apparatus.
- Excellent communication abilities and capability to adhere to detailed directions.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Effective time management to complete assignments within encouraged time frames.
- Proficiency in basic computer programs and data acquisition software.
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.
- Requires use of PPE including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.
- Exposure to potentially hazardous elements in lab environments.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
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!