Sr Lab Operations Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Scientist, where your expertise in laboratory operations will significantly impact the development of life-changing therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance lab efficiency while mentoring junior staff. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Enjoy competitive remuneration, a robust benefits package, and a culture that values integrity and innovation, all while contributing to groundbreaking research in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration

Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

Healthcare Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Innovative Company Culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in lab sciences required; PhD preferred.
• 4+ years experience for Sr. Scientist role or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant lab operations and manage equipment lifecycle.
• Oversee lab inventory and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory Operational Practices

EHS Regulations

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

MS Office Suite

SAP/Ariba

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Lab Sciences

Master's Degree in Lab Sciences

PhD in Lab Sciences

Tools

Laboratory Management Software

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

This position is with a global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of human diseases.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Scientist to support Lab Operations for our Translational Medicine organization within a leading global biopharmaceutical company. This role will report to the Manager of Lab Planning and Execution and involves cross-functional collaboration with Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Global Procurement teams. The Senior Scientist will be accountable for delivering robust, compliant, and efficient lab services to support the company's innovative pipeline, with potential remote support to laboratories located in Cambridge, MA and Summit, NJ.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as primary point of contact for laboratory operational support, ensuring a safe, compliant, and highly functional work environment.1
• Partner closely with EHS to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage laboratory risks and compliance issues.
• Manage lifecycle activities for laboratory equipment, including installation, calibration, maintenance, service, and decommissioning.
• Oversee lab inventory systems: order, receive, and maintain critical supplies and consumables; monitor expiry dates and dispose of outdated products.
• Plan and coordinate lab moves, setup, and maintenance activities in collaboration with Facilities and other stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all operational activities, ensuring audit readiness.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in laboratory operations, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.
• May manage junior scientists and support staff as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences or similar
• Sr. Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years’)
• OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’)
• OR PhD

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:

• Strong knowledge of laboratory operational practices, EHS regulations, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with biomarker and diagnostics workflows is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate critical issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ERP/MRP systems like SAP/Ariba and laboratory management software.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff or leading operational teams is preferred.

Working Environment:

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.

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!