Associate Sample Coordinator - 1st Shift (Tuesday - Saturday)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Covington, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Sample Coordinator performs duties and training to develop the skills required for sample and standard handling in support of the laboratory. The position supports Sample Coordinators and performs administrative tasks in the Sample Management department. The coordinator follows SOPs and applicable client procedures and fulfills laboratory requests with modest direct supervision. The role is based at 155 W 38th St, Covington, Kentucky, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. First-shift work focuses on the initial receipt of boxes and processing individual samples through the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) accessioning screens. All shifts receive training in core sample-processing functions. The work may involve samples stored at -20°C, -70°C, on dry ice, or in liquid nitrogen. The position requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards. Some personal protective equipment is required, and the role involves standing for a typical full shift, lifting and moving objects weighing 15 to 40 pounds, and occasional exposure to potentially hazardous elements and fluctuating or extreme temperatures. The role may include on-call responsibilities. Starting compensation is $18.00 per hour, with eligibility for an annual bonus and merit program. Benefits include healthcare and other employee benefits, along with career and development prospects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Time-management skills.
Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOPs.
Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people.
Ability to work upright and stationary and/or stand for typical working hours.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing 15 to 40 pounds.
Ability to work in non-traditional work environments and use and learn standard office equipment and technology.
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Adherence to GMP and safety standards; use of required PPE.

Responsibilities

Perform inventory tracking procedures, including receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, and check-out of samples.
Perform administrative tasks in support of laboratory operations.
Communicate task status to the supervisor and/or appropriate laboratory staff.
Train on and follow SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
Support responses to environmental unit alarms and possibly participate in on-call responsibilities.
Complete daily work assignments accurately, promptly, and safely.
Receive boxes and process individual samples using LIMS accessioning screens during first shift.
Perform core sample-processing functions after training.