Scientist I / Med Tech I - PBMC

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Work Schedule Every other weekend days Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, KY. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. This will be located on-site in Highland Heights, KY 1st Shift: 9:30 - 6:00 PM ET Week A: Monday - Friday Week B: Tuesday - Saturday *Shift differentials provided* 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. The Scientist I or Medical Technologist I (If certified) performs analysis and evaluates individual and related laboratory data, recognizes patterns or trends that suggest significance of results and determines the level of clinical significance. Evaluates individual and related laboratory data to recognize patterns or trends that suggest significance of results. Assists in authoring and modifying SOPs (standard operating procedures). What You'll Do: • Perform, review, and interpret complex, esoteric, and routine chemical, hematological, coagulation, renal, lipid, and hormonal analyses by manual, automated, and/or microscopic means. • Integrate analytical results with specific and highly varied clinical trial protocols to evaluate credibility, appropriateness and accuracy of test results in order to facilitate entry or exclusion of subjects from research programs. • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. • Recognize and pursue instrument problems and resolutions and independently evaluate and take appropriate course of action necessary to produce accurate patient information when major instrument problems occur. • Evaluate analytical reagents, calibrators, and QC standards to ensure the accuracy of analytical results. • Evaluate quality control procedures, evaluate results, and implement corrective action when indicated. Perform ongoing statistical data analysis to detect trends and problems and undertake corrective action. • Run comparison studies for precision, accuracy, and linearity on new or existing assays or instruments. Assist with design and implementation of new procedures and the modification of existing procedures. • Regularly provide instruction for new employees and students in the theory and practice of laboratory medicine and the interpretation of results. Serve in a mentor to team members, providing guidance and reviewing and checking work. Education & Experience Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’) In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Preferred skills in PBMCs, or peripheral blood mononuclear cells • Excellent critical thinking skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Ability to multi-task • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Ability to retain knowledge in various laboratory units and train new employees • Ability to adapt to changes in workflow, unusual circumstances, and high pressure and time sensitive environments • Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment Working Conditions and Environment: • Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical equipment. • Occasionally drives to site or client locations, occasionally travels within the United States. • Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste. • Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. • Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions. Why Join Us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.