Sample Coordinator - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Middleton, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sample Coordinator on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD Laboratory Services team, you will perform sample and standard handling tasks in support of the laboratory. You will follow established SOPs and respond to requests from laboratory staff with minimal direction, helping staff follow sample-handling procedures and implementing those procedures as needed. The role works first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in a laboratory setting requiring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards and some use of personal protective equipment. The position involves accurate and timely work, communication about sample and standard status, and support for laboratory procedures and compliance. You will train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements, respond to environmental unit alarms, and participate in on-call responsibilities. The work environment may include non-traditional settings, exposure to potentially hazardous elements such as infectious agents typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments, and rare exposure to fluctuating or extreme temperatures. The role requires standing or remaining stationary during typical working hours and lifting or moving objects weighing 15 to 40 pounds. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits, along with career and development prospects.

Requirements

High school or secondary school diploma, or equivalent education such as a GED, and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or an associate degree and 0 or more years of experience.
An equivalent combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered.
Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control.
Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements, including documentation and sample storage.
Ability to write and review SOPs and process improvement outlines.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Effective time-management and project-management skills.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Ability to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing 15 to 40 pounds.
Ability to work in non-traditional work environments.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Responsibilities

Perform sample and standard tasks such as receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, and check-out; may participate in the physical return and disposal of materials.
Communicate the status of samples and standards to appropriate laboratory staff.
Guide and advise laboratory staff on sample and standard procedures.
Complete investigation and deviation forms as necessary and determine appropriate CAPAs.
Review laboratory requests and provide feedback to ensure compliance with applicable SOPs.
Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities.
Perform work assignments accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.