Senior Sample Coordinator - 1st Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Sample Coordinator to support laboratory sample handling, labeling, inventory, and disposal in a regulated setting. You will follow SOPs, assist with investigations, and provide guidance to lab staff while ensuring safe, accurate processing of samples.

Responsibilities include training on SOPs and regulatory guidelines, responding to environmental alarms, and collaborating with a regulatory-compliant team to meet deadlines in a GMP-adjacent

Qualifications

• High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical positions may require a certificate.
• 2+ years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample handling tasks and support standard handling.
• Replicate SOPs and assist in CAPA investigations.
• Coordinate with lab staff and communicate sample status.
• Train staff on SOPs and storage requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate work within safety guidelines.

Skills

Inventory control

Lab procedures

SOP writing

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate

Tools

LIMS software

Excel

Word

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Office, Warehouse

Job Description

Join Us as a Senior Sample Coordinator – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

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.

The Sample Coordinator performs a variety of sample and standard handling tasks in support of the laboratory. Follows established SOPs and responds to requests from laboratory staff with minimal supervision. Assists laboratory staff in following sample handling procedures and enforces these procedures as necessary. Possesses a basic understanding of several portions of the overall sample/standard process.

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotech's, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform a variety of sample and standard tasks (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and participate in the physical return and disposal of materials in support of the laboratory.
• Communicate the status of samples and standards to appropriate laboratory staff.
• Guide and advise laboratory staff on sample and standard procedures.
• Complete investigation and deviation forms as necessary and determine appropriate CAPAs.
• Review and provide feedback on laboratory requests, ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs.
• Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements. Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Perform work assignments accurately, timely, and safely.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control
• Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements (documentation, sample storage)
• Able to write/review SOPs and process improvement outlines
• Familiar with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management and project management skills
• Problem solving/troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Working 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:

• Work is performed in a regulated environment. Ability to work in sub-frozen environments.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within potentially stressful deadlines.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. May also include shift work.

Why join us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

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.