Sr Sample Management Associate

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.

EDUCATION:

College/Technical School diploma in related technical field

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a science related environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language. Previous Experience with Sample Management in LIMS would be an asset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about lab/lab office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one global team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

• Collection, receipt, and sorting of samples for Analytical Operations, Development Operations, Microbiology Laboratory, Business and Project Management Groups. This includes raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products. Review to ensure that all accompanying and referenced documentation is accurate and complete (i.e. Request for Analysis, Analytical Release Forms, etc.)
• Review supplementary documentation such as protocols, methods and specifications to verify correct sample testing
• Log in and update electronic sample database for both analytical and microbial laboratories
• Generation of QDIS Temporary Analytical Report, SampleManager LIMS and SQL LIMS Reports
• Organize and forward samples accordingly to appropriate testing and/or storage facilities (Laboratory Operations including inter-site, warehouse for shipment of Client samples, and retain area)
• Coordinate and work with external testing labs to support On Time Delivery (OTD)
• Coordinate with internal and external customer as required
• Perform disposal of samples as directed by Project Leads
• Provide assistance to Compliance teams during Annual Product Review process
• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards
• May require to perform lab activities such as balance daily verification, physical testing, kit preparation
• Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)