Research Associate
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Join us as a Research Associate – And assist in the coordination of clinical trials, manage data and sample collection, support site activities, ensure protocol compliance, and contribute to the advancement of our research projects.
Job description
What You’ll Do
- Collect blood samples and maintain laboratory procedures
- Perform non-technical procedures, including urine collection, subject walks and safety monitoring
- Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, may conduct the education, evaluation, patient treatment and follow-up
- Support the front desk tasks such as patient check-in, scheduling, reminder calls, & chart building
- Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing to ensure proper functioning
- Interact regularly with patients during study visits in order to perform study related procedures
- Undertake screening tests in accordance with protocol requirements
- Answer incoming telephone calls
- Assist in the lab and/or liaises with laboratories regarding sample collections and sample processing
- Complete clinical supply orders and maintains appropriate levels
- May collect medical history information for potential patients, liaising with medical facilities and networks to collect patient files, documentation and other relevant information as may be required as per protocol
- Maintain accurate freezer logs, specimen labelling and other documentation when required
- May take consent if permitted according to country regulation
- Report Quality Incidents and supports investigation and resolution
- Provide administrative support as needed
- Ensure adherence to COP’s, SOP’s and GCP and local regulations
Education and Experience
- High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification for the position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
- Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and / or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function, or the department, or which may be of sensitive nature
Requirements
- High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
- Frequent contacts with individuals representing other departments and/or outside organizations
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.