Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll help solve some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water, and helping law enforcement take on cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take science a step beyond.
Discover Impactful Work:
As a Biorepository Coordinator, you will contribute to in advancing scientific research within the Clinical Sequencing Division. You will use your oncology specimen handling, management, and testing expertise. Your work will contribute to the future of health by helping customers find cures for cancer to treat millions of patients globally.
A Day in the Life:
Lead physical sample inventory, ensuring accurate handling and appropriate storage of biospecimens such as FFPE blocks, slides, curls, and plasma, in a BSL2 environment.
Use inventory management software applications for sample traceability.
Liaise with internal and external customers for sample procurement requests.
Conduct DNA/RNA extraction, NGS library preparation, and sequencing.
Review biospecimen screening results.
Keys to Success:
Follow standard methodologies for sample handling and laboratory procedures.
Accurately follow protocols and recognize deviations.
Collaborate efficiently to achieve pre-defined goals.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
Experience:
At least 2 years of laboratory experience in academic or industry settings.
Experience working in regulated environments.
Industrial experience in sample management.
Prior histology experience such as microtomy and H&E staining preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Emphasis on attention to details.
Strong theoretical understanding and hands-on laboratory skills.
Excellent documentation, writing, and presentation skills.
Must have nucleic acid isolation, PCR, and RT-PCR skills.
Must have next-generation technologies such as library prep and sequencing.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
This role requires working in a laboratory environment, handling biological samples, and operating various lab equipment. Strict adherence to safety protocols is essential.
Benefits:
We provide attractive compensation, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare coverage, and a variety of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers excellent opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic company culture that values integrity, drive, participation, and creativity.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, address sophisticated scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72,600.00-$96,800.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
