Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

A Day in the Life:

Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory analyses including assays that define complicated disorders of the cardiovascular, endocrine, hematological, hemostatic, thrombolytic, and renal systems. Evaluates individual and related laboratory data, recognizes patterns or trends that suggest significance of results.

Location/Division Specific Information

This position is based in Highland Heights, KY, USA, within our world-class research division.
2nd Shift: 1:00PM to 11:30PM

Days: Monday - Friday with a Saturday rotation
 

Discover Impactful Work:

As an AMedical Technologist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in advancing healthcare by performing and interpreting complex laboratory analyses. Your work will contribute to significant medical discoveries and improvements in patient care.

A day in the Life:Perform, review, and interpret complex and routine laboratory analyses using manual, automated, and microscopic methods.Evaluate laboratory data, recognize patterns or trends, and determine the clinical significance of results.Author and modify standard operating procedures (SOPs) and mentor newer employees.Keys to Success:Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.Proven ability to work collaboratively with non-laboratory departments.Strict adherence to laboratory protocols and quality standards.EducationBachelor's degree in a science-related field required.Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) preferred.The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferredExperienceOver 0-1 years of experience as a scientist in a clinical laboratory.

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered enough for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent critical thinking skills

Good time management and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Good written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

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 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.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This role requires regular interaction with laboratory equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must be able to perform tasks that may include standing for extended periods and handling biohazardous materials.

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!

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 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.

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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.

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