Lead Lab Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Maplewood, MN

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About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Lead Lab Technician contributes to work supporting the company’s mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The role leads and performs laboratory processes, maintains quality standards, and contributes to research and development initiatives. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance innovation while upholding testing excellence and safety protocols. The position supports biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing, using advanced technology to contribute to life-changing therapies.

The work schedule is standard Monday through Friday. The work environment includes a laboratory and office setting, required PPE, strong odors, and work with hazardous or toxic materials.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Strong 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.
• Demonstrated 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Studies in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute laboratory processes.
• Ensure quality standards and testing excellence.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance innovation.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Support biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform 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 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 offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior