Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago
Associate Sample Coordinator - 2nd/Afternoons (Tuesday - Saturday)
Highland Heights, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $19.25/hr
0+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a world leader in serving science, and they are seeking an Associate Sample Coordinator to support laboratory operations. This role involves performing inventory tracking, administrative tasks, and following standard operating procedures in a laboratory environment.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks in support of laboratory operations
Communicates status of tasks to supervisor and/or appropriate laboratory staff
Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements
Supports response to environmental unit alarms and may participate in on-call responsibilities
Performs daily work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner
All shifts are trained to perform all of the core sample processing functions
First Shift is engaged in the initial receipt of boxes and processes individual samples using the Laboratory Information Management System "accessioning" screens
Second shift will focus on completing receipt of shipments and beginning the storage processes with samples on dry ice and in -70-degree Centigrade freezer units
Third shift is involved in storage activities, including sample retrieval and space optimization within storage units. We also handle some samples at -20 degrees, and some stored with liquid nitrogen, so you'll get experience with multiple environments!
Qualification
Required
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Time management skills
Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
Written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds
Able to work in non-traditional work environments
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions
Benefits
Annual Bonus & Merit Program Eligibility
Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Health and Welfare benefits starting day 1
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
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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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