Lead Lab Technician
About The Position
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, the Lead Lab Technician contributes to work intended to improve global health and support scientific discovery. The role leads and performs laboratory processes, ensures quality standards, and contributes to research and development initiatives. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance innovation while maintaining testing excellence and safety protocols. The position supports biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing, using advanced technology and contributing to the development of therapies. The position is based in a laboratory and office setting. Work involves some degree of PPE, strong odors, and hazardous or toxic materials. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent laboratory experience.
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings, or equivalent customer service experience.
- Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, including Total Organic Carbon, UV spectroscopy, and other common laboratory instrumentation.
- Experience testing for product specifications, regulatory compliance, and quality control.
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data analysis software.
- Experience handling and filtering biopharmaceutical products.
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional team members.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency in English.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 kg.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience with laboratory maintenance and calibration procedures.
- Strong communication skills and ability to train or mentor others.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred fields of study include Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
- Additional language skills are valued.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute laboratory processes.
- Ensure quality standards and maintain high standards of testing excellence and safety protocols.
- Contribute to research and development initiatives and biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing.
- Work with cross-functional team members to advance innovation.
- Handle and filter biopharmaceutical products.
- Conduct testing for product specifications, regulatory compliance, and quality control.
- Perform laboratory maintenance and calibration procedures.
- Train and mentor others.
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, and 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.
- May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
