Sr Technician, QC Lab Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

What will you do? Routinely working with laboratory analysts to ensure analysts have all required supplies prior to testing initiation. Apply a variety of information management systems and tools to effectively manage inventory and logistics for samples, standards, assay controls, critical reagents, consumables, and other items in support of the QC laboratory operations. Assist laboratory analysts with a variety of non-billable support activities: glassware handling/labeling, laboratory waste management, laboratory inspections and walkthroughs, labeling, kanban/5S systems, etc. Assist with the creation and monitoring of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and other procurement means in order to fulfill inventory requirements needed by the laboratory operations. Collect, wash, and re-distribute laboratory glassware. Manage laboratory waste transport to designated EHS drop-off areas. Assists with the laboratory PMs where appropriate. Assist with additional laboratory support duties (future non-billable, non-critical tasks) as necessary to meet departmental goals. Other duties as assigned. How will you get here? Education/Experience: Required: High school diploma or equivalent with +2 years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Requirements

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent with +2 years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree
• Working knowledge of GMP regulations in a GMP environment preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP practices and aseptic techniques preferred
• A flexible work schedule is required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently, with occasional heavier objects of up to 50lbs with assistance.
• Routine push/pull/lift activities involving sample carts, sample freezer trays, and other objects.
• Must be able to wear gloves and other PPE to handle samples.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• This role is actively moving between desk and laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Routinely working with laboratory analysts to ensure analysts have all required supplies prior to testing initiation.
• Apply a variety of information management systems and tools to effectively manage inventory and logistics for samples, standards, assay controls, critical reagents, consumables, and other items in support of the QC laboratory operations.
• Assist laboratory analysts with a variety of non-billable support activities: glassware handling/labeling, laboratory waste management, laboratory inspections and walkthroughs, labeling, kanban/5S systems, etc.
• Assist with the creation and monitoring of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and other procurement means in order to fulfill inventory requirements needed by the laboratory operations.
• Collect, wash, and re-distribute laboratory glassware.
• Manage laboratory waste transport to designated EHS drop-off areas.
• Assists with the laboratory PMs where appropriate.
• Assist with additional laboratory support duties (future non-billable, non-critical tasks) as necessary to meet departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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