Automation Specialist

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office, 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 At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. Summarized Purpose As an Automation Specialist I you will perform a variety of routine to moderately complex activities in support of automated instrumentation. You will conduct activities following company SOPs and policies, while also adhering to automation best practices with periodic direct supervision. What You’ll Do Maintains maintenance schedule as required for automated instrumentation with periodic supervision. Performs routine hardware replacements. Assists in liquid class testing and/or labware creation for automated liquid handling workstations with periodic supervision. Assists in implementing new scripts/methods through developmental testing with supervision. Responds to and aids lab personnel in error handling situations for automated instrumentation. Develops basic troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software) May program new (or revise) scripts with low to moderate complexity in support of maintenance activities and/or assay methods on automated instrumentation with supervision Develops documentation skills to adhere to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation standard processes Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Experience Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1+ years). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Direct experience with laboratory instrumentation required Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) preferred Time management skills; demonstrates self-management of assigned tasks Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work Proficient in weekly and monthly maintenance events for automated instrumentation Developing in training of other laboratory staff for preventative maintenance activities and/or high throughput automated sample analysis Working Environment Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with rare to daily exposure to electrical office equipment, irritants, radiation, toxic materials, biological fluids, fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures, and hazardous waste Personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves may be required at times 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 Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf Standing, walking, and twisting of upper body/neck required constantly. Crouching/stooping required daily. Kneeling and pushing/pulling of items required frequently. Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects with a maximum lift of 15-50 lbs. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences Frequently interacts with others to acquire or relate information to diverse groups Works independently with 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. Our Mission Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $24.42–$28.49. 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 Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification, Comparable to 1+ years of experience, Direct experience with laboratory instrumentation, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, Ability to apply GMPs and/or GLPs to everyday work, Physical ability to lift 15-50 lbs, Ability to stand, walk, and crouch daily for 6-8 hours #J-18808-Ljbffr