FSP Senior Lab Support Assistant - Freezer and Sample Management

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

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.

As a Senior Lab Support Assistant you will collaborate with various teams within the department. This includes supporting daily lab operations, performing technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements, and maintaining proper management of freezers and samples.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct full inventory of all freezers, one unit at a time, using the designated Freezer Pro tracking system
• Implement control over freezers when inventory is done
• Thermo Fisher Staff will retrieve and deliver samples to requested location and update all movements within the tracking system.   
• Thermo Fisher staff will consolidate high-use samples into designated freezers to remain unlocked and accessible to lab personnel at all times. 
  • Conduct monthly inspections including removal of loose frost/snow using appropriate equipment and clearing of ice buildup on doors  
  • Conduct annual defrost procedures
• Dispose of samples lacking clear and proper identification, materials identified as outdated or no longer required

• Responsible for efficiently managing & tracking freezer inventory in a laboratory environment
• Ensure accurate documentation, organization and maintenance of freezer inventory
• Ensuring all items are properly stored and easily retrievable when needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records & monitor inventory levels
• Effectively use the customer’s inventory tracking system to ensure information is correct
• Ensure items are properly labeled, categorized and stored according to specific requirements

Education and Experience:  

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Technical positions may require a certificate
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with freezer inventory and sample management, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations
• Familiarity with inventory systems, such as LIMS.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring all samples and freezers are current, compliant, and error-free.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.

Working Environment:  

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 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. 

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! 

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $24.00–$30.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards