Thermo Fisher Scientific

Manager, Cell Lab (GMP)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • $95K — $115K *
Middleton, WI 53562In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in a lab or management role.
  • At least 2 years of management experience required.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily staff activities, including interviewing and performance management.
  • Review and approve time-off requests and timesheet reporting.
  • Manage laboratory resources and track project status.
  • Communicate project performance metrics and quality updates to the team.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Benefits

  • Standard work schedule (Mon-Fri).
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring within the role.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and various project activities.
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Manager
Department: Cell Lab
Location: Middleton, Wisconsin; Onsite

The Manager provides management and direction to staff and resources for project activities and business needs, oversees daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, and assists with the preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems, and training programs. Additionally, the Manager ensures responsiveness to customers and overall client satisfaction, plans and monitors the progress and quality of projects by utilizing the financial and quality management tools available, and ensures that staff develop to support department goals and business growth.

Essential Functions
  • Oversees the daily activities of staff, including interviewing, selection, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring.
  • Reviews and approves requests for paid time off, leave, overtime, and reviews timesheet reports for billing accuracy.
  • Allocates, schedules and manages laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status and revenue projections.
  • Regularly communicates to staff project performance metrics, quality updates and opportunities for staff development.
  • Responsible for demonstrating process improvements and efficiency gains to meet department goals. Defines and monitors performance metrics for quality and productivity.
  • Coordinates and prioritizes project activities with internal functional groups (physical testing, microbiology, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.).
  • Identifies new opportunities within client base and ability to work with business development to pursue opportunities.
  • Participates in project definition and negotiations with client on timelines and budget.
  • Participates in audits and general capabilities department tours.
  • Provides recommendations to clients on analytical and compliance issues.
  • Reviews and approves laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits.
  • Prepares and implements SOPs and company operational policies.
  • Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements.
  • Accountable for group's knowledge and application of good practices pertaining to GMP/GLP and / or other laboratory / client requirements.
  • Participates in bi-annual SOP review & change. Ownership of changes needed to comply with SOPs.
  • Assists Sr Management in their responsibilities.

Key Qualifications

Education and Experience:
  • 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 5-8 years) or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of management responsibility


In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • To demonstrate behaviors which align to the 4i Values of Thermo Fisher
  • Ability to train and mentor junior staff
  • Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team and across business areas
  • Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
  • Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business
  • Ability to independently develop project proposals/plans
  • Project and time management skills
  • Proven ability to identify and implement common efficiencies across multiple programs/projects
  • Demonstrated understanding of the bid process and can utilize expertise of others to develop programs to meet unique client needs
  • Proven ability to cope with a dynamic work environment


Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
  • 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 up to 25 pounds.
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.


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About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Learn more about Thermo Fisher Scientific
Size
130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
NASDAQ
TMO
* Ladders Estimates

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