Associate Project Manager - Labs
Thermo Fisher
Summary
This is a fully remote role supporting our BioAnalytical Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.
Job description
The Associate Project Manager - Labs liaises with PPD's operational departments, affiliates and sponsors. Supports the identification, evaluation, and resolution of shipments for identified protocols and/or study programs.
What You'll Do
- Investigate clinical trial shipments and samples that cannot be clearly identified or routed upon receipt.
- Review available shipment documentation, manifests, and other relevant data to support resolution of shipment, manifest and sample discrepancies.
- Review requests for database imports for accuracy and consistency and provide accurate status information of all pending and completed database imports.
- Implement quality control review procedures to ensure accurate data imports.
- Participate in internal/self-audit of database content, supporting ongoing quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Perform corrective and preventative action activities and special project activities, as required, to support ongoing quality assurance and quality event outcomes.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
- Effective project management and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment
- Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents
- Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience comparable to 0 to 2 years or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
- Good organizational skills with ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
- Effective project management and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment
- Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents
- Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and ability to work well with others
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
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 Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, and increasing laboratory productivity. Thermo Fisher serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies worldwide. The company operates through four business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services.