Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific InformationThe position is based on-site in Bethesda, Maryland. The preferred candidate will have government support experience and clinical trial experience.

Discover Impactful Work:

Maintains current and accurate data concerning technician availability and training status in order to appropriately schedule the technical staff to assure full use of staff in the most efficient manner possible. Provides weekly schedule of technical procedure coverage for the Clinic.

A day in the Life:Maintains a current and accurate list of technician availability and assigns them to procedures accordingly. Assures that available hours are distributed as fairly and as cost-effectively as possible. Assures that all procedures are covered with appropriately trained staff.Completes projected weekly technician schedules and assures that all weekly schedules are copied and distributed and provides technicians with any materials requested for distribution with schedules.Works with Training Coordinator to determine training needs and to schedule technicians for training.Maintains technician time-off request group calendar.Coordinates with the supervisor in determining which procedures to post for voluntary sign-up. Ensures that sign-up sheet is posted in timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Keys to Success:

Education

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Technical positions may require a certificate

Experience

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience

Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills, customer service philosophy and flexibility is required due to the last minute and frequent changes to study flowchartsAbility to analyze complex dataAbility to interpret study protocolsAbility to coordinate many tasks simultaneouslyAbility to logically solve problems (data integrity)Effective problem-solving skills. Good mediation skills would also be beneficial. Ability to function with multiple types of individuals in potentially difficult or uncomfortable situations.Attention to detail. Strong planning and organization capabilities to manage multiple tasks and multiple study groups at one time.Proficient computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, and experience in working with maintenance of computerized databases such as Oracle)Effective time-management skillsGeneral knowledge of the clinical research process preferred (GCP, Informed consent, Drug Dispensing and accountability, data collection)Ability to work well in a collaborative team environmentPhysical Requirements / Work Environment Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.Frequently works long hours and varying shiftsFrequently works weekends and/or holidaysFrequently works at a fast pace under varying time constraintsFrequently requires working on multiple priorities simultaneouslyOccasional exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases and/or illnesses Personal protective equipment may be required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.Physical Requirements:Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day.Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.Occasional mobility required.Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.Regular and consistent attendance.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!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position Administrative Assistant II based inMaryland is –.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards