Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 week ago
Lab Assistant
Highland Heights, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, dedicated to improving patient health through innovative laboratory services. As a Lab Assistant, you will support daily operations in the clinical laboratory, ensuring accurate processing of samples and compliance with regulatory standards.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Sort, scan, and assign sequence numbers to different laboratory areas
Numbers HDL tubes for lipid laboratory
Process samples for testing
Prepare reagents and pipettes/aliquots reagents under supervision
Label and stain hematology slides
Gather, dump, rinse, wash, dry, and restock glassware and consumables in the laboratory
Perform limited, non-complex, waived tests for review by a team member
Perform daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Technical positions may require a certificate
Previous experience to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
Effective communication skills
Good cooperative and collaborative skills
Attention to detail
Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
Data recording skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Frequently stands, twists waists, squats, and bends neck for 4--6 hours per day
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects
Frequent mobility required
Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck
Moderate lifting (or otherwise movement, carrying, setting, and placement) of 15-30 lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 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
May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups
Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management
May require 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
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
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-21
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