Sr Lab Support Tech

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Middleton, WI

1d•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 without sponsorship. 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. Discover Impactful Work: Works with various teams within the department (metrology, sample entry, stability, etc.) and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems. Supports daily lab operations and may provide support to team leads. Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Maintains proper management of stock room and completes shipping, receiving and distribution functions. A day in the Life: Understands and conforms to all standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols applicable to the area within the department. Supports other areas within the department when resources are limited. Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, storage requirements and/or other areas within the department. Provides feedback to management regarding daily tasks, issues that may arise and steps taken to rectify these issues. Uses knowledge of multiple areas of the department to suggest improvements and identify gaps in procedures. Performs daily work assignments accurately, in a timely and safe manner. Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks and activities. Coordinates the resolution of issues arising related to shipping, receiving, and distribution, including communication with couriers and vendors to identify solutions and issues.

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. In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Good knowledge of laboratory and regulatory processes and requirements (i.e. documentation, storage, etc.)
Satisfactory skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Basic knowledge of technical/scientific terminology, health and safety standards and inventory management
Ability to adapt to new work procedures and environments
Solid problem solving / troubleshooting abilities
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
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.

Responsibilities

Works with various teams within the department (metrology, sample entry, stability, etc.) and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems.
Supports daily lab operations and may provide support to team leads.
Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
Maintains proper management of stock room and completes shipping, receiving and distribution functions.
Understands and conforms to all standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols applicable to the area within the department.
Supports other areas within the department when resources are limited.
Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, storage requirements and/or other areas within the department.
Provides feedback to management regarding daily tasks, issues that may arise and steps taken to rectify these issues.
Uses knowledge of multiple areas of the department to suggest improvements and identify gaps in procedures.
Performs daily work assignments accurately, in a timely and safe manner.
Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks and activities.
Coordinates the resolution of issues arising related to shipping, receiving, and distribution, including communication with couriers and vendors to identify solutions and issues.