Research Lab Technician - Per Diem (All Shifts)

About the role

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. Our Early Development team focuses on Phase I and IB trials, which represent the first practical tests of a compound’s clinical relevance and commercial viability. These trials set the stage for subsequent studies that will ultimately determine a compound’s efficacy, safety, and positive impact on patients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures such as blood harvesting and urine monitoring according to protocol as assigned.
• Work with coordinators to assure the smooth and orderly flow of procedures in the Clinics, Lab, and Urine Monitoring areas.
• Collect and harvest plasma, serum, and all other required laboratory specimens according to protocol specifications.
• Monitor the collection of urine and/or fecal specimens from subjects participating in studies.
• Complete all required study documents and train on special equipment per protocol as needed.
• Assure that all procedures and processing areas are maintained in a neat, clean, and organized manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification; technical positions may require a certificate.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year). In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in general computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under constant exposure to high pressure and intense concentration.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

Work Environment

• Cleanroom: No hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair allowed.
• Cold Room/Freezers: Exposure to temperatures as low as -22°F (-6°C).
• Laboratory setting with potential exposure to loud noises from equipment/machinery.
• Required use of PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
• Standing for the full shift.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information with diverse groups of people.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Schedule

• This is a per diem role requiring flexibility to work across all shift types: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
• Mandatory training period during the 1st shift (typically 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) for the first month of employment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required by the department schedule.
• Ability to respond to on-call requests and cover shifts on short notice.
• Willingness to rotate shifts and adapt to changing schedules as needed.