Lab Assistant - Glass Prep Team

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richmond, VA

22h • $17 - $20

About The Position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Lab Assistant supports daily operations of the clinical laboratory by accurately processing and documenting samples, helping maintain laboratory equipment, following regulatory standards, and contributing to efficient laboratory services. The role is part of the PPD Laboratory Services team, whose work supports patient health through accurate, high-quality laboratory services.

Requirements

• High school or secondary school diploma or equivalent, and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Technical positions may require a certificate.
• Previous experience comparable to 0–1 year, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good cooperative and collaborative skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Data recording skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, as stated in the environmental conditions.
• Ability to work in a clinical laboratory setting and wear required personal protective equipment; the role may involve hazardous or toxic materials and exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, waist twisting, squatting, neck bending, repetitive hand movements, precise finger movements, and frequent mobility; occasional crouching, stooping, and upper-body and neck bending or twisting.
• Ability to move, carry, set, and place 15–30 lbs., with a stated maximum lift of 35 lbs.
• Ability to use a variety of in-house and off-the-shelf computer software.
• Ability to communicate and understand spoken information, interact with diverse groups, follow oral or written guidance, concentrate, multitask, perform under stress, and maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Sort, scan, and assign sequence numbers to different laboratory areas.
• Number HDL tubes for the lipid laboratory.
• Process samples for testing.
• Prepare reagents and pipette or aliquot reagents under supervision.
• Label and stain hematology slides.
• Gather, dump, rinse, wash, dry, and restock laboratory glassware and consumables.
• Perform limited, non-complex waived tests for review by a team member.
• Complete daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Record data and collaborate with team members.

Benefits

• Variable annual bonus may be available based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• 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 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 coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED