Associate Scientist - Immunochemistry R&D
About The Position
The Associate Scientist oversees clinical laboratory testing operations, ensures the accuracy and reliability of results, manages and mentors laboratory staff, and upholds quality and compliance standards. This is a fully onsite position at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s BioAnalytical facility in Richmond, Virginia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role performs laboratory work under client protocols and methods, prepares technical documentation and reports, designs studies, supports troubleshooting, reviews data and laboratory investigations, and coordinates project resources and client communications. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a 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 experience of 1 to 2 years that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
- 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.
- Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group.
- Ability to work collaboratively with 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 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.
- 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, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
