Metrologist

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Tech Support - Labs

Richmond, VA

Note: Full time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, PTO,

A day in the Life:

Provides maintenance and project setups for various laboratory instrumentation and equipment for LC/MS assays with occasional direction from senior staff. Maintenance includes installation, routine and remedial maintenance, calibration and/or qualification. Management includes logistics, coordination & support of vendor engineers as well as technical review of service report. You will perform and document work in accordance with standard operating procedures and established maintenance schedules to meet regulatory requirements. You will also work with lab staff to schedule maintenance and train others on equipment/operations as needed while working onsite at the client lab facility. The LC/MS assays setups will require the physical plumbing of the LC equipment and method creation per the assay's requirements, along with the calibration of the mass spectrometer to the compound(s) being analyzed.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field 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) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understanding of FDA and GLP regulations and requirements
• Working knowledge and understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Working knowledge with systems in use at PPD or within the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to train others
• Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Trouble shooting abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, clients and all levels of staff
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Physical Requirements / 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.

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. 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. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.