Assistant Scientist - Automation

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

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

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.

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/Division Specific Information

• Department: Immunochemistry - Automation
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Full time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, and PTO

Discover Impactful Work: 

Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices. Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision. Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.

A day in the Life:

• Consistently documents accurately within appropriate documentation system
• Instrument maintenance of high-end automated/technical equipment
• Develops basic troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software)
• Operates with direct supervision
• Power User proficiency (CAL/QC/SPF Preps, Sample Dilution Block Preps, etc.)
• Follows best practices and SOP requirements
• Developing communication skills
• Adheres to GLP principles during all activities
• Develops time management skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Support testing and analysis in the immunochemistry and vaccine department (run assays, prepare samples, lab documentation)
• Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, etc.)
• Experience performing immunoassays, ELISA or similar testing
• Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction.
• Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP.
• Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentation
• Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion.
• Familiar with operating computers and data acquisition programs.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.

Work Environment:

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $20.00–$36.85.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards