VSD Automation - Assistant Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richmond, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Assistant Scientist to join their Vaccines Science Department - Automation team in Richmond, VA. This role involves performing routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds. The scientist will follow validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic supervision, review results, and compare data against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications. The position offers a chance to contribute to improving health outcomes through laboratory services, working with a team dedicated to accuracy and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Nice To Haves

• Develops basic troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software).
• Develops communication skills.
• Develops time management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Achieves Power User proficiency (CAL/QC/SPF Preps, Sample Dilution Block Preps, etc.).
• Follows best practices and SOP requirements.
• Develops communication skills.
• Adheres to GLP principles during all activities.
• Develops time management skills.
• Support testing and analysis in the immunochemistry and vaccine department (run assays, prepare samples, lab documentation).
• 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.
• Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• 401k Match
• PTO
• 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

What This Job Offers

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