[Hiring] Associate Project Manager @Thermo Fisher Scientific

Role Description

This is a fully remote role supporting our BioAnalytical Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.

• 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.
• The working shift for this role is Monday - Friday from ~8AM-5PM.

Join Us as an Associate Project Manager - Labs – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. The Associate Project Manager - Labs liaises with PPD's operational departments, affiliates, and sponsors. Supports the identification, evaluation, and resolution of shipments for identified protocols and/or study programs.

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

What You'll Do:

• Investigate clinical trial shipments and samples that cannot be clearly identified or routed upon receipt.
• Review available shipment documentation, manifests, and other relevant data to support resolution of shipment, manifest, and sample discrepancies.
• Review requests for database imports for accuracy and consistency and provide accurate status information of all pending and completed database imports.
• Implement quality control review procedures to ensure accurate data imports.
• Participate in internal/self-audit of database content, supporting ongoing quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Perform corrective and preventative action activities and special project activities, as required, to support ongoing quality assurance and quality event outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Requirements

• Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Good computer skills.
• General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment.
• Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents.
• Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials, and hazardous waste.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Benefits

• The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $50,800.00–$67,000.00.
• 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.