Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsLaboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job DescriptionShift: Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm EST
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.
Discover Impactful Work:As a Principal Lab Support Engineer, your role will be to Coordinates and oversees technical support, repairs and maintenance for laboratory equipment within the department. Oversees and assists group leaders and scientists in laboratory operations such as scheduling, resource management, technical, personnel and compliance related issues. Plans, directs, and implements improvements in systems, processes and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity and quality in the laboratory.
What You'll Do:- Repair and maintain laboratory equipment. Focus on LC and GC instrumentation but will also oversee other support instrumentation.
- Provide scientific and technical consulting. Interact with internal and external clients on project-specific issues.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects progress smoothly.
- Attend team meetings to communicate progress of projects and issues to senior management. Works with other scientists in the department to troubleshoot equipment.
- Initiate and implement plans to develop and improve areas in the laboratory for greater efficiency, productivity and quality.
- Create and implement novel approaches to new applications and method development to prove productivity and expand business.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and posters for presentation at symposia.
- Evaluate lab support records for compliance with SOPs, reviews for completeness and accuracy and reports findings.
Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree (Life Sciences degree preferred) or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years).
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:- Understanding of GLP environment
- Excellent technical capabilities with running and troubleshooting HPLC/UPLC, LC GC etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Proven team management skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving abilities
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Working Conditions and 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.
