Scientist I - Molecular - PBMC Lab
About The Position
The Scientist I - Molecular performs and evaluates laboratory analyses and related data, recognizing patterns or trends that may indicate the significance and clinical relevance of results. 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, on the second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check that includes drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided, and relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility.
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.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able 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 assess the credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy of test results and help facilitate subject inclusion or exclusion from research programs.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including performing preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
- Independently evaluate and address instrument problems, including major issues, to help ensure accurate patient data.
- Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and quality control standards to support accurate analytical results.
- Evaluate quality control procedures and results, implement corrective actions when indicated, and conduct ongoing statistical data 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.
- Assist in authoring and modifying standard operating procedures.
- Provide instruction to new employees and students on laboratory medicine theory and practice and interpretation of results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
