Job Description

Job Title: Lab Associate II
Requisition ID: 146038BR

When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and youll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Position Summary:

The Associate is primarily responsible for executing material management to support daily operations in the Science and Technology (STT) laboratory located in Alachua, FL. Functions include, but are not limited to, the receipt, storage, and inventory of biological and non-biological materials, maintaining proper lab organization, and assisting lab coordinator in procurement of materials. These support functions allow the STT lab to execute operations efficiently, enabling the speedy development of new manufacturing platforms and thereby reducing the time to deliver life-changing therapies to patients.

This is a full-time position: 40 hrs./wk. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch. Occasional overtime for evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Key Responsibilities:

* Primary functions are receiving, storing, and maintaining inventory of materials for use in STT laboratories.

* Includes materials stored at ambient, refrigerated (2-8C) and ultra-low temperatures (-80C and liquid nitrogen vapor (-130C)).

* Participate in inventory maintenance activities such as reorganization and physical counts.

* Complete all work in compliance with GDP/GMP regulations and established VVS procedures including contemporaneous documentation of all activities in legible English.

* Coordinate with Lab Coordinator to prioritize activities based on production schedules and urgent needs

* Work independently and with team members to complete all tasks each day

* Maintains scanning of records

* Data entry using Smartsheet or additional programs is required as well as email communication using Outlook.

* Performs lab housekeeping as required including but not limited to organizing material storage areas, room cleaning, waste disposal, etc.

* Other supporting duties as assigned.

* Reporting Line: Head of Science and Technology Development

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

* High School Diploma/ GED

Other Job Requirements:

* Computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

* Proficient in the English language

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Responsible, reliable, and good team player

* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) preferred

* Demonstrated commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect & Excellence

* Ability to communicate/work in a dynamic/ high paced environment.

* Ability to multi-task and plan.

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Potential contact with human blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)

* Previous experience in a science-related environment, preferably CDMO is an asset but not required

* Inventory/material management experience preferred but not required

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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.