Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugsetc.), Standing for full shift
Job Description
Location:
Covington, KY - 155 W 38th St
Day Shift
Compensation:
$17.50/hr starting rate
Annual Bonus & Merit Program Eligibility
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:
As an Associate Sample Coordinator, you will perform duties and training to acquire the skills required for sample and standard handling in support of the laboratory. This position will provide support to Sample Coordinator and performs administrative tasks in the Sample Management department. To succeed in this role, it is important to follow SOPs, applicable client procedures, and fulfills laboratory requests with modest direct supervision.
A day in the Life:
Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks in support of laboratory operations.
Communicates status of tasks to supervisor and/or appropriate laboratory staff.
Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
Supports response to environmental unit alarms and may participate in on-call responsibilities.
Performs daily work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner.
Responsibilities may vary by shift
All shifts are trained to perform all of the core sample processing functions
First Shift is engaged in the initial receipt of boxes and processes individual samples using the Laboratory Information Management System "accessioning" screens.
Second shift will focus on completing receipt of shipments and beginning the storage processes with samples on dry ice and in -70-degree Centigrade freezer units.
Third shift is involved in storage activities, including sample retrieval and space optimization within storage units. We also handle some samples at -20 degrees, and some stored with liquid nitrogen, so you'll get experience with multiple environments!
Keys to Success:
Education
Experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Time management skills
Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
Written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
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 of 15 to 40 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.
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.
All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.