Associate Lab Support Engineer

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.).

About the Role

Join us as an Associate Lab Support Engineer – make an impact at the forefront of innovation at Thermo Fisher Scientific. You’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team directly improves patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought‑leaders and therapeutic experts.

The Associate Lab Support Engineer provides system analysis of new laboratory instrumentation, maintains existing instrumentation, assists in validation and qualification, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, interacts with vendors, and supports laboratory personnel in meeting sponsor timelines for analytical results.

What You’ll Do

• Perform Performance Qualification (PQ) and repair on deployed Liquid Chromatography instrumentation.
• Coordinate with Operations staff on deployment of instrumentation.
• Perform unit system testing, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and calibration.
• Conduct validation testing as needed.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures and testing procedures for emerging technologies and PQ regimens for existing technologies.
• Assist in the installation of new instrumentation.
• Provide basic operator training to end‑users on analytical instrumentation.
• Evaluate lab support records for compliance with SOPs, review for completeness and accuracy, and report findings.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. Prior experience comparable to 5‑8 years, or an equivalency of education, training, and/or directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge and understanding of laboratory equipment and foundations of troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, relational databases, and other analytical instrumentation operation.
• Working knowledge with systems used at PPD or within the CRO/pharmaceutical industry.
• Client‑focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication with vendors, clients, and all staff levels.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to train others and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Working Conditions & Environment

Work is performed in a laboratory and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations and domestic travel. Exposure to biological fluids with potential infectious organisms, rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials, and hazardous waste. Personal protective equipment required (protective eyewear, garments, gloves). Possible exposure to fluctuating or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stationary for 6‑8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movements with fast, simple, repeated motions of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility, occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15‑20 lb), including luggage and laptop.
• Ability to use a variety of computer software (in‑house and off‑the‑shelf).
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to listen and understand information.
• Works independently with minimal guidance; plans work schedules to meet goals.
• Requires periods of intense concentration, ability to perform under stress, and multi‑tasking.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $75,000.00 – $85,000.00. This position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• A choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, plus health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, 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.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.