FSP Scientist - Lab Operations Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Lawrenceville, NJ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This onsite position is based in Lawrenceville, NJ and reports to the Manager II, Lab Planning and Execution. The Operations Specialist Lab Operations will support the Translational Medicine organization within a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for human diseases. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Global Procurement to ensure the delivery of robust, compliant, and efficient laboratory services that enable scientific innovation. While primarily supporting the Princeton site, the Scientist may also provide remote operational support to laboratories located in Cambridge, MA. This is a support-focused role with no hands-on benchwork. The successful candidate will work independently to plan and manage daily responsibilities, while also collaborating closely with team members to maintain a safe, functional, and audit-ready laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent formal academic qualification in a relevant scientific or technical discipline, such as Biology, Chemistry, or other related scientific fields.
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting laboratory operations or a related function; a combination of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including planning and prioritizing daily tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) to support operational tasks such as inventory management, supply ordering, and budget tracking.
• Ability to recognize when to escalate issues appropriately to management.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment while maintaining accountability for individual responsibilities.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with laboratory workflows supporting drug discovery and development, including diagnostics and biomarkers, is preferred.
• Experience in a GxP or CLIA-regulated environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and project coordinator for laboratory operational support, ensuring a safe, compliant, and highly functional work environment.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and compliance teams to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage laboratory risks.
• Support the lifecycle management of laboratory equipment, including coordination of installation, calibration, maintenance, service, and decommissioning activities.
• Coordinate and maintain laboratory inventory systems by managing the ordering, receiving, and restocking of supplies and consumables; monitor expiry dates and ensure proper disposal of outdated materials.
• Assist with laboratory space planning and coordinating facilities work orders for lab setup, moves, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all operational activities to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory operations, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow team members to support shared goals and ensure smooth day-to-day lab operations.
• Work independently to plan and prioritize daily tasks, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 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