Associate Sample Coordinator - 2nd/Afternoons (Tuesday - Saturday)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

PTO program

Annual incentive plan bonus

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks an Associate Sample Coordinator for the Covington, KY location. You will assist with sample handling, follow SOPs, and support the Sample Management team under supervision.

Responsibilities include inventory tasks, communication of status, and training on procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong time management and meticulous record-keeping.
• Clear written and oral communication; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs inventory tracking and administrative tasks for laboratory operations.
• Communicates task status to supervisor and staff.
• Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
• Supports response to environmental alarms and on-call duties.
• Completes daily assignments accurately and safely.

Skills

Office suite

Time management

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High/Secondary school diploma

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Standing for full shift

Job Description

Location:

Covington, KY - 155 W 38th St

Afternoons/ Second Shift

• Tuesday- Saturday 4:00pm - 12:00am (second shift)

Compensation:

• $17.50/hr starting rate + 10% Shift Differential (19.25/hr)
• Annual Bonus & Merit Program Eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health and Welfare benefits starting day 1

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.

Discover Impactful Work:

As an Associate Sample Coordinator, you will perform duties and training to acquire the skills required for sample and standard handling in support of the laboratory. You will provide support to Sample Coordinator and performs administrative tasks in the Sample Management department. You will follow SOPs, applicable client procedures, and fulfills laboratory requests with modest direct supervision.

A day in the Life:

• Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks in support of laboratory operations.
• Communicates status of tasks to supervisor and/or appropriate laboratory staff.
• Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
• Supports response to environmental unit alarms and may participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Performs daily work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities may vary by shift

• All shifts are trained to perform all of the core sample processing functions
• First Shift is engaged in the initial receipt of boxes and processes individual samples using the Laboratory Information Management System "accessioning" screens.
• Second shift will focus on completing receipt of shipments and beginning the storage processes with samples on dry ice and in -70-degree Centigrade freezer units.
• Third shift is involved in storage activities, including sample retrieval and space optimization within storage units. We also handle some samples at -20 degrees, and some stored with liquid nitrogen, so you'll get experience with multiple environments!

Keys to Success:

Education

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Time management skills
• Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

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 of 15 to 40 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.
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions

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!

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.