Assistant Scientist - Entry Level Opportunity

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Scientist supports clinical laboratory testing at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD Laboratory Services team. The role performs laboratory work according to client protocols and methods, prepares technical study documentation, contributes to experimental study design and troubleshooting, and reviews data for technical quality and compliance. It also helps coordinate laboratory resources and project activities, communicates with clients, supports group leaders, and assists with implementing standard operating procedures and operational policies. The position is fully onsite at the BIOA Laboratory in Richmond, Virginia. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check that includes drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Comparable to 0–1 years of previous experience; an appropriate combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered.
• 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 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 communications, and record meeting minutes.
• Assist group leaders with their responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing and implementing PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies.
• 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 and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 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, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• The position may be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level