Manager Sample Management

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Laboratory in Highland Heights, KY through 2-26. In 3-26 this position will be at our new Covington, KY location.  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. 

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.

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

Discover Impactful Work

Manages the day-to-day operations for the Sample Management department. Directs staff resources to meet service level agreements. Develops, implements and maintains departmental and core processes, procedures, training materials while maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. Reviews strategic initiatives for feasibility.

A Day in the Life

• Proposes and implements process improvements within Sample Management or cross-departmentally. Contributes to Sample Management strategic initiatives.
• Ensures equipment is maintained as required per manufacturer, coordinates and reviews validation and maintenance procedures. Ensures sample chain of custody and business continuity objectives are met.
• Oversees the following core tasks for productivity and quality – sample registration, requisition form entry, sample routing, data verification, sample storage, sample shipments to third party labs, sample aliquoting, sample deidentification, sample destruction, and other tasks as required based on business need.
• Provides basic support for Sample Management IT processes. Works with IT in troubleshooting, reporting, resolving system issues, project design, and useracceptance testing.
• Identifies, supervises, trains, and provides performance feedback for Sample Management staff.
• Represents Sample Management during client/audit visits. Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Keys to Success

Education and Experience

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Field (Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, etc)

1+ year of leadership responsibility

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, Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of scientific or clinical methods
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write technical documents such as SOPs, working instructions, and guidelines
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office tools and enterprise applications
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

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 typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.