Lab Assistant - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Highland Heights, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, KY. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. 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. Available Shift: 1st Shift: Rotating schedule Week 1 (A): Tuesday-Friday, 6AM-4:30PM ET Week 2 (B): Thursday- Sunday, 6AM-4:30PM ET Work hours on Sundays are 10AM-8:30PM ET 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. Our Clinical Diagnostics teams are trusted partners for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) companies, offering innovative solutions for drug testing, laboratory quality control, sepsis diagnosis, prenatal screening, and more. As a Lab Assistant in our clinical chemistry group, you'll play a crucial role in supporting these efforts and advancing healthcare. DESCRIPTION: As a Lab Assistant in our clinical chemistry group, you will support the daily operations of our state-of-the-art laboratory. Your work will contribute to the development and delivery of diagnostic solutions that healthcare professionals rely on to make informed decisions. You'll be part of a team that's committed to accuracy, quality, and innovation in clinical diagnostics.

Requirements

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Technical positions may require a certificate
• Previous experience to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
• Effective communication skills
• Good cooperative and collaborative skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
• Data recording skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Process and manage clinical samples for various diagnostic tests
• Assist in the preparation of reagents and materials for clinical chemistry assays
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Contribute to the efficient functioning of our lab services by performing essential support tasks
• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and healthcare professionals

What This Job Offers

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