Lead Lab Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team as a Lead Lab Technician, where you'll contribute to scientific discovery and improving global health. You'll lead and execute laboratory processes, ensure quality standards, and contribute to research and development initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to advance innovation while maintaining high standards of testing excellence and safety protocols. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing, working with advanced technology and contributing to life-changing therapies.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent laboratory experience.

1+ years of laboratory experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology settings or equivalent customer service experience.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related scientific field
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques including Total Organic Carbon, UV spectroscopy, and other common lab instrumentation
• Experience in testing for product specifications, regulatory compliance, and quality control
• Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data analysis software
• Experience with handling and filtering biopharmaceutical products
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional team members
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills valued
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 kg
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Experience with laboratory maintenance and calibration procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to train/mentor others

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Minnesota is $28.00–$40.60.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards