Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with a mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenue exceeding $40 billion and more than 125,000 employees worldwide, we deliver an unrivaled portfolio of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry‑leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.
Practice Overview – Automated Digital Lab Consulting (ADLC)
Automated Digital Lab Consulting (ADLC) is Thermo Fisher’s advisory practice dedicated to transforming laboratories into autonomous, data‑driven ecosystems. We leverage Thermo Fisher™ Connect cloud software, robotics automation, AI/ML analytics and open data standards to deliver closed‑loop workflows that accelerate R&D and manufacturing. Our consultants guide clients through strategy, solution design, implementation and change‑management, ensuring sustainable digital‑lab transformation.
Position Overview
As a Digital Lab Transformation Consultant you will lead client workstreams that design and implement automated and digital laboratory solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech and industrial organizations. You will translate complex scientific and operational requirements into scalable architectures, configure best‑of‑breed platforms and drive adoption of Thermo Fisher’s digital technologies—all while mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate workshops with scientists, IT and quality stakeholders to map current‑state workflows and define future‑state automated processes.
- Translate laboratory and business requirements into integrated solutions spanning robotics, Thermo Fisher™ Connect orchestration, LIMS/ELN and analytics platforms.
- Configure, validate and document automated workcells, instrument integrations and cloud data pipelines in accordance with GxP and data‑integrity guidelines.
- Develop functional specifications, interface definitions, data‑mapping artifacts and test plans; oversee execution of integration and user‑acceptance testing.
- Manage project workstreams—tracking milestones, risks and issues—while communicating progress to client and internal leadership.
- Mentor analysts by reviewing deliverables, providing feedback and fostering consulting skill development.
- Contribute to business‑development activities including proposal creation, effort estimation, solution demonstrations and story‑based selling.
- Drive continuous improvement of ADLC methodologies, accelerators and knowledge assets.
Core Consulting Competencies
- Hypothesis‑driven problem solving and data analytics.
- Narrative‑driven communication and executive storytelling.
- Stakeholder management and facilitation techniques.
- Business‑process modelling (BPMN, SIPOC) and Lean Six Sigma mindset.
- Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and use of project‑management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps).
- Change‑management principles (ADKAR, Prosci) and user‑adoption planning.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life or Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
- 2+ years of hands‑on experience implementing laboratory informatics, automation or digital‑transformation solutions.
- At least 1 year in a client‑facing consulting or systems‑integration role.
- Proficiency with at least one scientific software or automation platform (e.g., LIMS, ELN, robotics schedulers, Thermo Fisher™ Connect).
- Ability and willingness to travel to client sites up to 75 % as project demands dictate.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3‑5 years consulting experience with increasing technical and leadership responsibility.
- Hands‑on exposure to laboratory robotics (liquid handlers, plate movers) and integration via REST, OPC‑UA or MQTT.
- Experience deploying solutions in regulated (GxP) environments and executing computer system validation.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures (data lakes, event streaming).
- Strong SQL or scripting skills and understanding of relational database design.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, Agile or similar professional certification.
Additional Information
Thermo Fisher offers a Consultant Development Program featuring technical certifications, mentorship and leadership training to accelerate your career within ADLC. Flexible work arrangements and relocation assistance may be available depending on project requirements.