Lab Database Admin

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Lab Database Admin to support its Bioanalytical Laboratories in a fully remote capacity for applicants located anywhere in the United States. The role involves delivering electronic information to the laboratory database under close supervision, contributing to quality and accuracy that improve health outcomes worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for database imports for accuracy and consistency, providing status updates on pending and completed imports.
• Implement quality‑control review procedures to ensure accurate data imports.
• Participate in internal/self‑audit programs of database content, supporting ongoing quality‑assurance and quality‑control activities.
• Perform corrective and preventative action activities and special project tasks as required to support quality‑assurance outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification; technical positions may require a certificate.
• Approximately four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship and ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and web‑based applications (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regulated industry environments (preferred).
• Demonstrated administrative competence and relevant data services skills.

Working Environment

• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse groups.
• Capability to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and technology.
• Capacity to perform under pressure while prioritizing multiple projects.
• May require travel (details to be provided by recruiter).

Schedule

Standard (Mon‑Fri)

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $20.00–$30.00. The role may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including 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 the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.