FSP - Lab Support Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

At 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 through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized 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.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Lawrenceville, NJ. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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.

This onsite position is based in Princeton, NJ and reports to the Manager II, Lab Planning and Execution. The Scientist, Lab Operations will support the Translational Medicine organization within a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for human diseases.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Global Procurement to ensure the delivery of robust, compliant, and efficient laboratory services that enable scientific innovation. While primarily supporting the Princeton site, the Scientist may also provide remote operational support to laboratories located in Cambridge, MA.

This is a support-focused role with no hands-on benchwork. The successful candidate will work independently to plan and manage daily responsibilities, while also collaborating closely with team members to maintain a safe, functional, and audit-ready laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational support, ensuring a safe, compliant, and highly functional work environment.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and compliance teams to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage laboratory risks.
• Support the lifecycle management of laboratory equipment, including coordination of installation, calibration, maintenance, service, and decommissioning activities.
• Maintain laboratory inventory systems by managing the ordering, receiving, and restocking of supplies and consumables; monitor expiry dates and ensure proper disposal of outdated materials.
• Assist with laboratory space planning and coordinate facilities work orders for lab setup, moves, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all operational activities to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory operations, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow team members to support shared goals and ensure smooth day-to-day lab operations.
• Work independently to plan and prioritize daily tasks, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’)
• OR Masters degree

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including planning and prioritizing daily tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) to support operational tasks such as inventory management, supply ordering, and budget tracking.
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows supporting drug discovery and development, including diagnostics and biomarkers, is preferred.
• Experience in a GxP or CLIA-regulated environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to recognize when to escalate issues appropriately to management.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment while maintaining accountability for individual responsibilities.

Working Environment:

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.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!