Scientist II - Automation (GMP)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Middleton, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations! The Automation Specialist II performs a variety of moderately complex to complex activities in support of automated instrumentation. Conducts activities following company SOPs and policies, while also adhering to automation best practices with increased independence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• 2+ years previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use
• Proven troubleshooting skills
• Developing critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of automated platform software use and intermediate programming
• Proficient in training of other laboratory staff for preventative maintenance activities and/or high throughput automated sample analysis
• Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with Hamilton automation instrumentation strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) strongly preferred
• Proven time management skills; proven ability to self-manage assigned tasks
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Responsibilities

• Maintains maintenance schedule as required for automated instrumentation with minimal supervision.
• Performs routine to moderately complex hardware replacements
• Performs liquid class testing and/or labware creation for automated liquid handling workstations with minimal supervision
• Implements new scripts/methods through developmental testing with supervision
• Responds to and aids lab personnel in error handling situations for automated instrumentation
• Develops advanced troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software)
• May program new (or revise) scripts with moderate to high complexity in support of maintenance activities and/or assay methods on automated instrumentation
• Possesses excellent documentation skills and adheres to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation best practices
• Develops programming and/or process theory for fully automated workflows

Benefits

• Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and career and development prospects.
• We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
• We provide comprehensive benefits including comprehensive training, annual incentive plan bonus, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, employee assistance program, wellness program options and more!
• Other benefits include: 401k with matching contributions, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts.
• Work life balance programs including paid time off for vacation/sick time, paid holidays, floating holiday.
• Wellness benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness facility access or discount, health coaching and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees