Laboratory Assistant Industrial Placement

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 – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our staff with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

Our work in speciality diagnostics ranges from providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages. The Binding Site, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in speciality diagnostics that provides kits and systems to improve the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. The Binding Site Freelite® is widely recommended for multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring across all stages of the disease by major clinical guideline publications. In addition, The Binding Site is an active and influential contributor to the broader scientific community. To find out more visit https://www.thermofisher.com/bindingsite.

Let's work together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. Share our values - integrity, intensity, innovation and involvement - to build an engaging working environment. #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our R&D department and learn the operations of immunodiagnostic evolution. Support the development and improvement of products & processes and understand how we ensure they meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be looking for an industry placement position with curiosity in immunology and a keenness to learn techniques such as; chromatography, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, mass spectrometry and bioconjugation.

A day in the Life:

• Follow standard operating procedures and perform scientific experiments.

• Interpret data and write accurate scientific reports.

• Collaborate with fellow R&D scientists to support investigations and discover resolutions to challenges within product development.

• Understand the lifecycle process of immunodiagnostic assays from conceptualisation in the lab to the generation of kits.

• Align with good laboratory practices and participate in lab management & maintenance.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Placement Year: Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science or Biochemistry, however, alternatives will be considered with relevant knowledge and experience.

Experience

• Practical laboratory experience in a relevant degree would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication.

• Ability to conduct scientific investigations.

• A good understanding of immunology and protein biochemistry.

Work Environment

As this is a laboratory based role, candidates should be familiar with Health & Safety procedures when working in this type of environment. Training is provided for safe handling of hazardous substances.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Join our innovative, forward-thinking organization with outstanding career and development prospect!

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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