Scientist II - Molecular Biology

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Highland Heights, KY

2d•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 related laboratory data, identifies patterns or trends, and determines the clinical relevance of results. The Scientist II also authors and modifies Standard Operating Procedures, mentors newer employees, works regularly with non-laboratory departments, and assists with administrative duties as requested by laboratory management. This is a fully onsite role at the Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The available schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or clinical environment and includes exposure to electrical equipment, biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms. The employee must be comfortable working in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory and use required personal protective equipment. Exposure to fluctuating or extreme temperatures may occur rarely. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and 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.
Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2 or more years; in some cases, a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered equivalent.
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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Must be comfortable working in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine analyses using manual, automated, and/or microscopic methods.
Integrate analytical results with varied clinical trial protocols and assess the credibility, appropriateness, and accuracy of test results to facilitate subject entry into or exclusion from research programs.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
Identify instrument problems and resolutions, and independently take appropriate action to produce accurate patient information when major instrument problems occur.
Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and quality-control standards to ensure accurate results.
Evaluate quality-control procedures and results, implement corrective actions when indicated, and conduct ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems.
Run comparison studies for precision, accuracy, and linearity on new or existing assays or instruments.
Assist with designing and implementing new procedures and modifying existing procedures.
Provide instruction to new employees and students in laboratory medicine theory and practice and interpretation of results.
Mentor team members by providing guidance and reviewing and checking their work.
Author and modify Standard Operating Procedures.
Interact regularly with non-laboratory departments and assist with administrative duties as requested by laboratory management.