Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description
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. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
As a Senior Lab Support Tech you will collaborate with various teams within the department. This includes supporting daily lab operations, performing technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements, and maintaining proper management of freezers and samples.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct full inventory of all freezers, one unit at a time, using the designated Freezer Pro tracking system
Implement control over freezers when inventory is done
Thermo Fisher Staff will retrieve and deliver samples to requested location and update all movements within the tracking system.
Thermo Fisher staff will consolidate high-use samples into designated freezers to remain unlocked and accessible to lab personnel at all times. Conduct monthly inspections including removal of loose frost/snow using appropriate equipment and clearing of ice buildup on doors
Conduct annual defrost procedures
Dispose of samples lacking clear and proper identification, materials identified as outdated or no longer required
Responsible for efficiently managing & tracking freezer inventory in a laboratory environment
Ensure accurate documentation, organization and maintenance of freezer inventory
Ensuring all items are properly stored and easily retrievable when needed
Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records & monitor inventory levels
Effectively use the customer’s inventory tracking system to ensure information is correct
Ensure items are properly labeled, categorized and stored according to specific requirements
Education and Experience:
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Qualifications:
Proven experience with freezer inventory and sample management, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations
Familiarity with inventory systems, such as LIMS.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring all samples and freezers are current, compliant, and error-free.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external…