FSP - Assoc Scientist - Sample Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific • South San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in South San Francisco, CA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the U.S. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, or similar.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years’ for Assoc Scientist).
• 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.
• Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• Optional but not required: familiarity with establishing laboratory automation platforms and writing methods.
• Optional, but not required: experience with Titian Mosaic or other Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) systems.
• Prior experience with protein sample management & QC techniques, standard molecular biology techniques such as plasmid DNA preparation, sequencing, sequence analysis and standard nucleic acid analytical/QC methods is desired.
• Prior experience working with oligonucleotide and cell line samples is also a plus.
• Experience with automated liquid handling, analytical techniques and/or experience with Titian Mosaic or other Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are also desired.
• team player, agile and open to change, be highly organized, self-motivated, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record of ability and initiative to work independently in a collaborative team-oriented setting in line with the vision/mission of the group.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, cooperative and reliable.
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing demands and processes whilst operating under pressure to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other scientific staff.
• Able to work well independently, and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and bend with the ability to lift up to 50lbs over head when needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in sample management, acquisition, registration, preparation, distribution workflows.
• Adapt scientific knowledge to resolve problems encountered in achieving defined goals with support from line manager or other team members as required to meet internal and project deadlines.
• Review and follow laboratory procedures and policies for operating functions of the laboratory.
• Demonstrate full command of all techniques and tools required for assigned responsibilities within the given project.
• Ensure the conduction of safe working practices.
• Sample management activities such as: Acquisition of new samples, Sample registration & data entry, Aliquoting, Aseptic handling techniques.
• Standard molecular biology techniques such as: Plasmid DNA preparation, sequencing, sequence analysis.
• Standard nucleic acid analytical/QC methods.
• Analytical techniques.
• Automated liquid handling.
• Take responsibility to maintain laboratory records, reports and files.
• Independently manage and resolve technical problems.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives, implement approved policies and procedures.
• Provide support to colleagues where necessary with regard to equipment or technical requirements for projects being carried out.
• Other duties as assigned may be required to ensure the smooth running of the laboratories.

Benefits

• competitive remuneration
• annual incentive plan bonus
• healthcare
• 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
• 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