Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago
FSP-Automation Specialist III
Collegeville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a company focused on supporting automated instrumentation in laboratories. The FSP-Automation Specialist III will develop and validate scripts, maintain automated systems, and provide training and mentorship to new hires while ensuring adherence to SOPs and best practices.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Develops and validates scripts/methods. Understands and conforms to methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks
Develops liquid classes for liquid handling workstations and trains others to perform liquid class testing
Maintenance and complex remedial maintenance (e.g., sophisticated hardware replacements)
Implements new scripts/methods through developmental testing without supervision
Supports new hires and trainees in completing scripts/methods
Uses advanced troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software) to solve complex problems
Program scripts with high complexity in support of maintenance activities and/or assay methods on automated instrumentation
Posseses excellent documentation skills and adheres to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation best practices. Trains others on documentation and SOPs/laboratory automation best practicies
Performs programming and/or process mapping for fully automated workflows
Designs and implements data integrity processes
Provides team coaching/mentorship
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 4+ years)
Direct experience with automation instrumentation required
Experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) required
Ability to operate and troubleshoot a wide variety of analytical instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Proven track record to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Proven understanding of GxP requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA
Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Proficient in complex automated platform software use and programming
Proven ability to train other automation staff for programming, liquid class testing, labware testing, etc
Knowledge of data generation and statistical programs
Knowledge of general chemistry, separation science, immunochemistry, molecular genomics, biomarker, and/or vaccine science related concepts and/or technologies (as applicable) systems
Technical writing skills
Effective communication (written and oral) and organizational skills
Preferred
vendor service certification
vendor programming certification (or equivalent)
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
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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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