Manager, Sample Management

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

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:

The Manager, Sample Management at the new Gothenburg site will oversee daily operations, playing a crucial role in lab setup and ensuring service level agreements are met. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing equipment and sample chain of custody. The role involves leading core tasks such as sample registration, storage, and shipments, providing IT support, and driving process improvements. Additionally, the manager will supervise and train staff, represent Sample Management during client and audit visits, and ensure high standards of operational efficiency and quality.

A day in the Life:

• 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 pivotal initiatives for feasibility.
• Proposes and implements process improvements within Sample Management or cross-departmentally.
• Contributes to Sample Management pivotal 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.
• Leads all aspects of the following core tasks for efficiency and quality – sample registration, requisition form entry, sample routing, data verification, sample storage, sample shipments to third party labs, sample aliquoting, sample identification, 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 user acceptance 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 standard processes.

Qualifications:

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
• Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and 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
• Management Role:
• Manages experienced professionals and / or subordinate management who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Often heads one or more sections or a small department.

Physical Requirements / 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. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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