Senior Sample Coordinator

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Middleton, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role based at Thermo Fisher Scientific's GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. The Senior Sample Coordinator will be part of the PPD® Laboratory Services team, which directly impacts patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders, and therapeutic experts. The role involves coordinating and performing a variety of complex sample and standard handling tasks, adhering to SOPs and industry-appropriate laboratory standards. The successful candidate will lead major sample events, direct Sample Management and laboratory staff, and decipher complex protocols to ensure the validity of sample requests. Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Relocation assistance is not provided, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Requirements

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge of inventory flow and control
Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements (documentation, sample storage)
Ability to understand and independently apply appropriate laboratory standards to everyday work with regard to documentation and sample / standard handling
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Good written and oral communication skills
Effective time management and project management skills
Problem solving / troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work 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, which includes a drug screening

Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs a variety of complex sample and standard handling tasks in support of all aspects of the laboratory, follows SOPs and industry appropriate laboratory standards
Leads major sample events, coordinates all aspects and directs Sample Management and laboratory staff
Deciphers complex protocols and assures the validity of sample requests enforcing SOP as necessary
Oversees and independently performs a variety of complex sample and standard tasks (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, return, disposals, etc.) in support of the laboratory
Guides and advises laboratory staff in sample / standard procedures
Communicates status of sample / standard tasks to laboratory
Completes investigation and deviation forms as necessary and determines appropriate CAPAs
Reviews and provides feedback on laboratory requests, ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs
Assists in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems
Responds to environmental unit alarms and participates in on-call responsibilities
Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner