Associate Asset Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Associate Asset Manager, supporting Asset Management Services (AMS) within a customer laboratory environment. In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between laboratory personnel, service vendors, and the Unity Lab Services (ULS) team to ensure reliable laboratory operations and exceptional customer support.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and support the In-Sight system throughout each business day, including reviewing unacknowledged alarms and completing an end-of-day alarm review to help reduce unnecessary after-hours, weekend, and holiday alarm activity.
- Review equipment trends and monitoring reports to identify potential performance concerns or signs of equipment degradation and coordinate appropriate follow-up before equipment failures occur.
- Monitor temperature monitoring system health, including identification of offline motes, sensor issues, communication failures, and other monitoring concerns.
- Troubleshoot issues and coordinate corrective actions, including submission of work orders when appropriate.
- Administer the InSight monitoring system, including installation, configuration, relocation, and decommissioning of motes; maintaining monitoring device inventory; assigning devices to equipment; and supporting user access, notification lists, naming conventions, and other system information.
- Perform basic onsite troubleshooting and corrective actions for monitoring system issues.
- Escalate issues to the appropriate service or technical support team when additional assistance is required.
- Provide end-user support and education on the proper use of InSight, alarm management, monitoring best practices, and applicable system processes.
- Coordinate vendor escort activities in accordance with site HSE and access requirements.
- Coordinate with laboratory personnel to ensure appropriate support during vendor service activities and provide continuous escort coverage when laboratory personnel are unavailable or alternate arrangements have not been made.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for general vendor questions to help minimize disruption to laboratory operations.
- Support AMS asset management activities, including maintaining accurate asset information, identifying and communicating data discrepancies, supporting asset additions, changes, and removals, and assisting with ongoing data quality and asset lifecycle activities.
- Support annual physical inventory and asset verification activities, including locating equipment, validating asset information, documenting discrepancies, and supporting required system updates.
- Collaborate with the broader ULS/AMS team to support customer requests, program initiatives, continuous improvement activities, and established service-level expectations.
- Maintain compliance with customer site requirements, applicable safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and Thermo Fisher Scientific policies.
- Support the after-hours Laboratory Emergency Response Team (LERT) program by serving as an on-call responder up to two (2) times per month, responding to laboratory emergencies in accordance with established site protocols.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support AMS, ULS, and customer operational needs.
Keys to Success
Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience: 4+ years of experience in laboratory operations and customer support. Experience with inventory management and asset tracking. Experience with laboratory equipment and computerized instrumentation preferred. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality systems (GMP, GLP) preferred. Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and related data management software.
Excellent customer service skills with proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, for interacting with engineers, suppliers, and internal partners. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively. Strong expertise in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen. Physical capability to perform essential job functions including walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and standing for extended periods. Willingness to wear required PPE (lab coats, safety glasses, etc.) as needed.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- 4+ years of experience in laboratory operations and customer support
- Experience with inventory management and asset tracking
- Experience with laboratory equipment and computerized instrumentation preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality systems (GMP, GLP) preferred
- Proficiency with CMMS and related data management software
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen
- Physical capability to walk, lift up to 40 pounds, and stand for extended periods
- Willingness to wear required PPE as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.