Scientist I / Med Tech I
About The Position
The Scientist I or certified Medical Technologist I performs and evaluates laboratory analyses and related data, recognizes patterns or trends that may indicate clinically significant results, and assists in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures. The role is fully onsite at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, but relocation assistance is not provided, and candidates are responsible for relocation costs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. The position works 2:00 PM–10:30 PM ET, Tuesday through Saturday, with an occasional Sunday depending on staffing needs. The laboratory supports clinical research and trial services, contributing to the evaluation of test results and the inclusion or exclusion of subjects from research programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
- Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 0–1 years, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Excellent critical-thinking skills.
- Good time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to retain knowledge across various laboratory units and train new employees.
- Ability to adapt to workflow changes, unusual circumstances, high-pressure situations, and time-sensitive environments.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses using manual, automated, and/or microscopic methods.
- Integrate analytical results with clinical trial protocols to evaluate test-result credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy and help facilitate subject inclusion or exclusion from research programs.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
- Recognize and resolve instrument problems, independently evaluating and taking appropriate action to ensure accurate patient data when major instrument issues occur.
- Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and quality-control standards to ensure accurate analytical results.
- Evaluate quality-control procedures and results and implement corrective actions when indicated.
- Perform ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends or problems and take corrective action.
- Conduct precision, accuracy, and linearity comparison studies on new or existing assays or instruments.
- Assist with designing and implementing new procedures and modifying existing methods.
- Provide instruction to new employees and students in laboratory medicine theory and practice and the interpretation of results.
- Assist in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
