Assistant Scientist - Entry Level Opportunity
About The Position
The Assistant Scientist works onsite in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s BIOA Laboratory in Richmond, Virginia, supporting the PPD Laboratory Services team. The role performs clinical laboratory testing and related project work, with responsibility for accurate, reliable results and adherence to protocols, standard operating procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The posting describes responsibilities that include coordinating laboratory resources and project activities, reviewing data and investigations, supporting client communications, and assisting group leaders. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and comparable experience of 0 to 1 years. The work is performed in a laboratory and/or clinical environment and involves laboratory hazards, required PPE, and physical activity including standing for extended periods.
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 to 1 years.
- Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory authorities, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Time management and project management skills.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory work in accordance with client protocols, methods, and requirements.
- Prepare study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project-related technical documentation.
- Design experimental studies and participate in technical troubleshooting.
- Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, methods, and SOPs; review laboratory investigations and deviations.
- Organize, schedule, and supervise laboratory resources for group project activities and update project status.
- Respond to client questions and needs, coordinate client communication, and record meeting minutes.
- Assist group leaders with their responsibilities.
- Assist in preparing and implementing PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies, and ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and company policies.
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 (PTO) and 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.
- 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employee 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 results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
