Lab Technician I
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Position Summary: This position is within the Fisher BioServices business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Laboratory Technician will assist in manual and automated laboratory processing of biological materials, including aliquoting and sample preparation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares aliquots of samples and other laboratory procedures
  

• Communicates with supervisor about any sample discrepancies found, and aids in resolving them.
  

• Receives, processes, and stores biological specimens using a variety of database applications.
  

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty.

• Requires knowledge of handling of infectious substances.
  

• Requires knowledge of good aseptic technique.
  

• Requires flexibility to handle multiple tasks at one time.
  

• Must have and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  

• Prefers experience with temperature sensitive materials.
  

• Prefers knowledge of LIMS and Good Laboratory Practices.
  

• Prefers experience with DNA and/or RNA extraction.
  

• Prefers experience working with human blood and blood products.
  

Education

• HS Diploma or GED required.

Benefits

We 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!

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $17.89-$25.25.

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

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