Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description Assist/Assoc Metrologist

At PPD, part of 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, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralise 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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Assist/Assoc Metrologist will join our Lab Support team. Our Metrology team provides expertise in laboratory instruments to support qualification, maintenance, repairs and calibration of a range of laboratory testing equipment.

**A day in the Life **

• Provide support for routine maintenance on instrumentation and equipment

• Provide support for scheduled calibrations and qualifications on active instruments

• Provide support for audits on lab instruments and equipment

• Document and perform work in accordance to GMP requirements and SOPs

• Work with lab staff to schedule maintenance

• Maintain and evaluate lab support records

• Provide ad hoc support to the Metrology team on all activities

Education and Experience

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at
  least 2 years).

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities **

• Good understanding of Lab operations and support needed within a lab

• Interest in Laboratory equipment and their operations

• Strong understanding of GMP

• Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures

• Proficient computer skills

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to work without close supervision

**Work Environment **

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. 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.

• Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values

• Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #Start Your Story with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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