Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago
Assistant Scientist - Dry Lab
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As an Assistant Scientist, you will oversee clinical laboratory testing operations, ensure accuracy of results, manage lab staff, and uphold quality standards in laboratory practices.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Perform lab work in accordance with client protocols, methods and requirements
Prepare study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documentation
Design experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting
Review, interpret and analyze data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Review laboratory investigations and deviation
Organize, schedule and supervise laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status
Respond to client questions and needs, coordinate client communication and records meeting minutes
Assist group leaders in their responsibilities
Assist in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies. Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards and company policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 years)
Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines
Excellent manual dexterity skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Time management and project management skills
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
Occasional mobility needed
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals
Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
Ability to perform under stress
Ability to multi-task
Regular and consistent attendance
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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