Scientist II - Molecular Biology

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Highland Heights, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist II performs, reviews, and interprets complex, esoteric, and routine laboratory analyses using manual, automated, and/or microscopic methods. The role evaluates laboratory data, identifies patterns and trends, and assesses the clinical relevance of results. The Scientist II also integrates analytical findings with varied clinical trial protocols to evaluate the credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy of test results for research-program subject eligibility. The position operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment; evaluates reagents, calibrators, and quality-control standards; and monitors analytical quality through statistical analysis and corrective action. The Scientist II conducts comparison studies and assists in designing new procedures and modifying existing ones. The role authors and modifies SOPs, trains and mentors newer employees and students, regularly collaborates with non-laboratory departments, and may assist with administrative duties as requested by laboratory management. This is a fully onsite position at the Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in biological, chemical, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
Experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2 or more years.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.
Good time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask.
Excellent 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, and high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
Comfort working in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine analyses using manual, automated, and/or microscopic methods.
Integrate analytical results with clinical trial protocols to assess result credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy in support of research-program subject eligibility decisions.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
Identify instrument problems and independently determine appropriate actions to produce accurate patient information when major instrument problems occur.
Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and QC standards to ensure accurate results.
Evaluate quality-control procedures and results, implement corrective actions, and perform statistical analysis to detect trends and problems.
Run precision, accuracy, and linearity comparison studies on new or existing assays or instruments.
Assist with the design and implementation of new procedures and modification of existing procedures.
Author and modify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Instruct and mentor new employees and students in laboratory medicine, laboratory practices, and interpretation of results; guide team members and review their work.
Interact regularly with non-laboratory departments and assist with administrative duties as requested by laboratory management.