Assistant Scientist - Reference Standard Inventory Management
About The Position
The Assistant Scientist supports reference standard inventory management for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD Laboratory Services team. The role receives and processes reference materials, designated critical reagents, and long-term stability samples using appropriate software systems. It ensures data accuracy and compliance with established procedures, maintains confidentiality, and supports laboratory operations. This is a fully onsite position at 8700 Quioccasin Road in Richmond, Virginia. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, but relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. The work takes place in a laboratory setting and may involve PPE and exposure to hazardous or toxic materials. The position requires effective communication, careful handling of laboratory requests, and the ability to prioritize multiple activities under pressure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
- Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 0–1 year.
- Knowledge of relevant inventory and LIMS databases, standard operating procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory authorities, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong time management and project management skills.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative work environment.
- Behaviors aligned with Thermo Fisher's 4i Values.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance, as stated in the environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
- Receive and log reference materials, critical reagents, and stability samples into designated software systems.
- Perform quality control checks on data entered by other team members to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Process laboratory requests with scrutiny, due diligence, and client confidentiality.
- Identify and resolve routine problems with assistance, escalating issues as needed.
- Communicate with laboratory personnel, vendors, and sponsors to obtain necessary information.
- Provide guidance to laboratory staff regarding standards and stability procedures.
- Train on assigned standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and guidelines.
- Complete work accurately, safely, and within established timeframes.
- Handle hazardous waste when needed in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
Benefits
- 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 of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
