Scientist I - Molecular - PBMC Lab

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Highland Heights, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist I - Molecular performs and evaluates laboratory analyses and related data, identifies patterns or trends that may be significant, and determines the clinical significance of results. The role also assists with authoring and modifying standard operating procedures (SOPs). It is fully onsite at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and works the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET. The position supports clinical research laboratory services, applying laboratory expertise to produce accurate, reliable results that help determine subject eligibility for clinical research programs. The scientist works with laboratory instruments, quality systems, assays, and clinical trial protocols, and may instruct new employees and students in laboratory medicine and result interpretation. Work takes place in a laboratory and/or clinical environment. The role involves exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, with rare exposure to irritants, radiation, toxic materials, hazardous waste, and extreme temperatures. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, and gloves. Occasional drives to site locations and occasional domestic travel are required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a background check that includes drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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 0–2 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.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to 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 the credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy of test results and facilitate decisions about including or excluding subjects from research programs.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventive 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 analytical accuracy.
Evaluate quality-control procedures and results, implement corrective actions when indicated, and analyze statistical data to detect trends or problems and take corrective action.
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.
Assist in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures.
Instruct new employees and students in laboratory medicine theory and practice and interpretation of results.