Technical Lead, Sample Management - 1st Shift

Schedule

First Shift (Days): Tuesday‑Saturday, 8:00 AM – 04:30 PM ET.

Location

This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, KY. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major sample events, directing sample management and laboratory staff in a functional area.
• Interpret complex protocols and ensure validity of sample requests and adherence to secure, robust sample handling processes.
• Support risk assessment and design of sample handling practices.
• Perform Sample Coordinator functions including receipt, accessioning, routing, storage, aliquoting, shipping, discard, and destruction.
• Act as backup in the absence of management and serve as a technical liaison for project‑specific sample management procedures.
• Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on‑call responsibilities.
• Complete work assignments accurately, timely, and safely.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Basic understanding of GLP/GCP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring systems.
• Effective time‑management and project‑management abilities.
• Leadership capabilities and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Working Environment

• Clinical laboratory setting with exposure to biological fluids and potential infectious organisms.
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold) and requirement to wear PPE such as safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, and ear plugs.
• Standing for the full shift.
• Potential for shift work and on‑call responsibilities.

Why Join Us

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a global platform where your work contributes to healthier, cleaner, and safer outcomes. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values passion, innovation, and scientific excellence, with resources to support individual career goals and the chance to impact patient health worldwide.