Scientist I / Med Tech I

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Highland Heights, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist I or certified Medical Technologist I performs and evaluates clinical laboratory analyses, interprets data to identify significant patterns or trends, and assesses clinical significance. The role also assists with authoring and modifying standard operating procedures (SOPs). This is a fully onsite position at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Applicants from anywhere in the United States are welcome, but relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

The position is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM ET, Tuesday through Saturday, with an occasional Sunday depending on staffing needs. The role is part of PPD Laboratory Services, which supports clinical research and works to deliver accurate, high-quality laboratory results that contribute to patient health and clinical trials.

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 varied clinical trial protocols to assess test-result credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy, supporting decisions about subject inclusion in or exclusion from research programs.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment; perform routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks; and take appropriate action to resolve instrument issues and protect patient-data accuracy.
• Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and quality-control standards to ensure accurate analytical results.
• Evaluate quality-control procedures and results, implement corrective actions when indicated, and conduct ongoing statistical analysis to detect trends or problems.
• Conduct precision, accuracy, and linearity comparison studies on new or existing assays or instruments.
• Assist in designing and implementing new procedures and modifying existing methods.
• Provide instruction to new employees and students on laboratory medicine theory and practice and interpretation of results.
• Assist in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures (SOPs).

What This Job Offers

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