Lab Technician I - Salt Lake City, UT

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Job Description

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

 Performs clinical laboratory testing on samples according to established laboratory procedures and verifies/reports test results as requested by study protocol.• Performs a wide variety of testing, including but not limited to serology-based testing, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, KOH prep, TV rapid testing, and phlebotomy activities.• Utilizes department protocols to undertake procedures to a consistently high standard.• Accurately performs quality control/assurance and proficiency testing as needed. • Uses the equipment as per the operating procedures monitoring and reporting faults to the relevant personnel. • Ensures control of the laboratory environment, safety specifications and the maintenance and calibration of laboratory material required to conduct clinical trials. • Maintains accurate freezer logs, temperature monitoring logs, specimen labelling and documentation.• Assists with sample shipment (packing, documentation, organization with courier) and ensures the good quality of the shipment.• Maintains confidentiality in relation to all information regarding patients. • Provides support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.• Ensures quality at the site, adherence to ICH/GCP, SA GCP guidelines, GCLP guidelines and LQMP and adherence to COP’s, SOP’s.• Note: Some tasks listed above only to be conducted as per country regulations and with relevant valid qualifications/ certification or supervision.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification• Technical positions may require a certificate• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 0-2 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: • Good medical terminology and ability to perform conducting of vital signs and phlebotomy activities• Strong understanding of quality compliance and Good Clinical Practices (GCP), with ability to learn and maintain a good working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and WPDs• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, and capable of learning new software/hardware• Good attention to detail• Good problem-solving abilities• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and oversee numerous studies with a variety of therapeutic areas and sizes simultaneously• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the use of Business English• Skilled in all types of audit preparations and oversight during audits• Good interpersonal, leadership and consultative skills• Familiarity with archival processes and systems

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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