LES Project Assistant - CO-OP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Science
Mississauga

Requirements

Education:
High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required
Working towards a College Diploma or University Degree in a chemistry or related related field of study.
9-12 month commitment period is essential.
Experience:
Requires no previous related experience.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good proficiency using Microsoft Office suite tools (MS Word, MS Excel). Good understanding of basic chemistry and experience with common laboratory equipment and operation. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis. Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry. Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems. Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques. Proficiency with the English language. Works well independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

Create new lab methods as digital workflows in the SM-LES system, using paper-based lab methods as templates.
Support the deployment of simple instruments and calibrations using the SM-LES system.
Provide support to LIMS project through updates to electronic sample database for both analytical and microbiological laboratories. Examples include: stability studies, sample tracking, logging, method workflows.
Maintain detailed and accurate records to meet all regulatory and user requirements.
Follow all current SOPs and procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment and reports potential hazards.
Work with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures.
Provide timely assistance to lab chemists and supervisors when requested.
Support Sample Manager deployment activities.
Develop Work Instruction (WI) related to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

The World Leader In Serving Science

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.