Assistant Manager, Operations

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall management of the laboratory within DMID-CMS. Coordinates the daily activities of the laboratory and assists the Operations Manager with the oversight of the activities of bio-specimen technicians. Ensures bio-specimens are securely and properly maintained and documented through receipt, storage, handling, and shipment processing. Monitors quality of work and performs audits. Acts as the primary contact for DMID-CMS bio-sample projects. Responsible for growing and developing new laboratory services and developing new client services for DMID-CMS. Develops and critiques contract standard operating procedures, manuals, reports and improves processes using the PPI Business System. Assists the Project Director in planning, coordinating, and conducting contract administrative and repository technical operations. Assists with the design and implementation of special projects as specified by customer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years experience in project management and proven leadership skills.
• Experience handling bio-specimens and biohazardous materials.

EDUCATION/ TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent education and experience.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS:

• IATA (International Air Transport Association) and DOT (US Department of Transportation) certified training on the handling and shipping of Dangerous Goods
• Experience in working within the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) environment.
• Knowledge of Import/Export Regulations and Controls
• Hazardous Material Disposal training
• Biological and Chemical Safety procedures

ABILITY AND/OR SKILLS:

• Knowledge of storage and handling procedures for biological materials
• Safe handling of infectious materials
• Biological laboratory procedures and aliquoting techniques
• Safe handling and disposal of bio-hazardous materials
• Collaborative attitude, customer-focused
• Quality driven focus
• Strong understanding of quality assurance/quality control procedures
• Excellent computer skills and inventory database management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Coordinates daily operations of the DMID-CMS bio-specimen repository
• Works with clients, vendors, project officer, and clinical sites to coordinate operations, provide services, and meet contract objectives
• Ensures bio-specimens are properly maintained and documented through receipt, storage, handling and shipment processing
• Coordinates laboratory technicians providing training and feedback
• Coordinates the preparation of contract reports, SOPs, and manuals
• Implements policies and procedures, monitors safety, security, and quality
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting contract administrative and repository technical operations, including special projects
• Ensures repository operations and procedures align with all applicable local, state, federal and international laws, standards, and regulations
• Coordinates with other contractors to ensure specimen data is maintained