LAB ASSOCIATE COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

• Drive continuous process improvement by proposing and executing lab operation procedure efficiencies
• Manage the Seattle Lab operations team and provide employee feedback
• Address lab issues and requests promptly
• Lead vendor interactions for Seattle-based labs
• Serve on the Umoja Safety Committee and ensure laboratory compliance with relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• On-call lead for lab-based emergencies with the ability to respond timely manner
• Maintain the Lab Asset tracking system for asset lifecycle management and to ensure data accuracy for maintenance and calibration scheduling
• Maintain accurate and organized inventory tracking and ordering processes
• Maintain clean and safe lab environments, including general lab housekeeping
• Maintain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Dispose of lab waste according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Manage compressed gas cylinder and liquid nitrogen purchasing, receipt, and maintenance
• Instruct lab operations staff on procurement, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and equipment maintenance
• Be responsible for mail deliveries and distribution
• Serve as the receiving agent for deliveries while following the procurement department procedures
• Submit and track warranties and service contracts

Skills: Process Improvement, Lab Operations, Issue Resolution, Vendor Management, Safety Compliance, Emergency Response, Asset Management, Inventory Control

• Assists engineering, quality, and production in Manufacturing during the filling process
• Ensures all entries are correct and legible for Production teams. 
• Follows all policies, safety measures, and procedures to maintain an effective, clean, and safe work environment within the laboratory.
• Prepares and protects all Solutions to ensure product integrity from start to finish of the manufacturing process, including the filling process. 
• Maintains the required equipment, such as glassware, carboys/tanks, and testing instruments are calibrated and in operating conditions, checks that all chemicals are available before the manufacturing of solutions begins. 
• Confirms availability of proper solutions and equipment are accessible such as filters, tubing, vent filters, quick connects, and sterile vials for sampling.
• Prepares and ships carboys for special media and ensures these carboys are properly sterilized and shipped in the appropriate Styrofoam boxes. 
• Coordinates with Autoclave Group to confirm the sterilization of all equipment and parts needed to successfully execute processes accordingly. 
• Prepares solutions daily and delivers the respective solutions to the designated rotary machines to fill products.
• Participates in a variety of special projects required to ensure product quality and promote continuous process improvements. 
• Investigate the effects of a new chemical vendor source. 
• Collaborates with R&D to resolve product issues by manufacturing small-sized product batches using new chemicals or filters, or changing the sequence of chemical additions, or introducing a new method, such as heating or a filtration step. 
• Cross-trains within the Reagent Production department to cover processes and procedures related to the Laboratory Associate
• Maintains an organized and sterile work environment in the Laboratory and documents processes on appropriate forms. 
• Calibrates all instruments used in manufacturing solutions. 
• Coordinates with Autoclave Technicians to ensure all equipment is properly sterilized and stored at the appropriate temperatures, and records on sterilization printouts.
• Ensures compliance with and/or follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures, and complies with relevant legal mandates. 

Skills: Manufacturing Support, Documentation Accuracy, Laboratory Safety, Equipment Preparation, Material Readiness, Sterile Processing, Solution Preparation, Quality Improvement

• Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Perform and document all specimen test procedures with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
• Exercise good judgment in assessing whether the test procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
• Identify abnormal progress of test procedure, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
• Perform and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and reagent qualification/QC
• Perform and document hands-on training for other Laboratory Associates in areas of proven competency
• Assist in transitioning new assays/methods from R&D into the Production Laboratory
• Assist in process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times to include, including updating SOPs/PTRs, assisting with troubleshooting.
• Lead a laboratory or cross-functional project and assist with implementation.
• Act as a technical resource for laboratory staff and support the team in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions, and off-site lectures and meetings.

Skills: Regulatory Documentation, Test Execution, Analytical Judgment, Issue Escalation, Equipment Calibration, Staff Training, Assay Transition, Process Improvement

• Perform lab cleaning and decontamination protocols
• Keep the lab orderly and functional.
• Keep all the reagents and water bottles at levels to achieve successful operation.
• Change waste containers and dispose of waste material.
• Keep stock levels sufficient in the lab.
• Assist with general laboratory maintenance
• Maintain accurate and detailed product and instrument records.
• Assists the production scientists
• Communicate with all levels of peers and management
• Perform other duties as specified by management.
• Report any problems to Management.
• Follow all work instructions and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to quality and environmental management by adhering to the requirements of the ISO 9001, 13485, and 14001 standards and internal procedures and work instructions.

Skills: Lab Maintenance, Decontamination Procedures, Reagent Management, Waste Handling, Inventory Support, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration, Quality Compliance

• Plan and deliver a wide range of meetings and events, ensuring an outstanding customer experience, and meeting expected outcomes
• Collaborate with partner teams (Marketing Project Management, Marketing Communications, CRM, Digital, etc.) to successfully deliver on the events strategy
• Analyse and report on divisional and regional events results, and proactively provide recommendations for future event planning
• Drive customer data acquisition and profiling through event tactics
• Drive lead generation and conversion from contacts established at events
• Support the administrator for an automated events platform for sales to deliver events
• Collaborate closely with external suppliers (creative agencies, booth production suppliers, mail houses, etc.) to design, produce, and deliver event assets
• Continuously seek innovative ways to communicate and engage with customers through events
• Continuously improve the Thermo Fisher Scientific brand recognition through events to position Thermo Fisher Scientific as the World Leader in Serving Science

Skills: Event Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Event Analytics, Data Acquisition, Lead Generation, Platform Administration, Vendor Coordination, Brand Engagement

• Label and final assembly of kitting materials per order specifications.
• Basic kit assembly following the approved Bill of Materials (BOMs), work travelers, and work instructions.
• Complete production components and finished products in accordance with the production schedule.
• Communicate problems to management and the team, and assist in identifying variables and offering resolutions.
• Use of basic manually operated laboratory equipment, such as pipettes, pH and conductivity probes, balances and scales, as well as automated laboratory equipment, to include set-up, breakdown, and cleaning of complex equipment
• Must follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Keep the Supervisor and team members informed on the status of assigned production processes.
• Record keeping includes notebooks and work order documents.
• Perform general stockroom, shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks
• Work in all areas within Shipping and Receiving
• Follow all recommended safety measures.

Skills: Kit Assembly, Production Execution, Problem Reporting, Equipment Operation, Instruction Adherence, Process Communication, Record Keeping, Inventory Support

• Perform specimen receipt, accessioning, and sample transfer using laboratory automation.
• Assist in routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment maintenance, maintaining lab cleanliness, and a safe laboratory environment
• Restock laboratory inventory and perform space maintenance
• Assist licensed personnel, under direct and constant supervision, with routine clinical testing (including reagent preparation and nucleic acid extraction), equipment and reagent validation, and other laboratory activities.
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures
• Document all corrective actions taken when there is a deviation from the test system
• Assist with the maintenance and day-to-day operation of the lab, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of instruments.
• Document work according to good documentation practices and enter data in databases.
• Contribute to technical discussions and experimental planning.
• Order general lab supplies and maintain inventory.
• Performs cleaning protocols and preventative maintenance of various types of laboratory equipment

Skills: Specimen Accessioning, Lab Maintenance, Inventory Management, Clinical Testing Support, Procedure Compliance, Instrument Calibration, Data Documentation, Supply Ordering

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and interact with a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to respond quickly and address issues immediately
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to learn new software and tools quickly.
• Ability to make decisions and work with minimal direction.
• Ability to gown for laboratory work.
• Be able to flex work schedule for investigational purposes or to support meetings and production schedules
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, prior experience working with microbial cultures, and general microbiology techniques.

Qualifications: BS in Biology with 3 years of Experience

• Ability to deliver accurate work at all times.
• Knowledge about GMP requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and stimulate constructive dialogues with different business partners.
• Resilient and manage changing priorities and time pressure
• Excellent communication skills, speaking Dutch and English.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is important.
• Experience in using SAP/Trackwise/Laboratory systems

Qualifications: BS in Chemistry with 5 years of Experience

• General understanding of scientific principles.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety, communicates safety concerns, uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Familiarity with video editing software
• Ability to assist participants with video conferencing tools

Qualifications: BS in Biomedical Engineering with 4 years of Experience

• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary to complete tasks
• Ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects
• Ability to operate manual material handling equipment.
• Basic computer literacy skills to enter and retrieve data, experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Syteline, etc.)
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and dependability
• Must have patience and focus when performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well with others and maintain a good attendance record.
• Entry-level position requiring limited experience in the biotech field
• Familiar with basic computer troubleshooting, including audio and video issues

Qualifications: BS in Marketing with 2 years of Experience

• Experience in a regulated environment
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Experience with cGMP within Biotech or Pharmaceutical operations
• Knowledge of non-manufacturing functions such as QC, Regulatory, QA, and/or Materials Management
• Prior experience with lab equipment
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) and rounding.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be team-oriented and detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations, such as the ability to navigate in MS Office, use email, and complete training using Web-Based Training (WBT)
• Must be able to read and understand English

Qualifications: BS in Biochemistry with 5 years of Experience

• Familiarity with Hamilton, or other robotic liquid handlers
• Familiarity with next-gen sequencing protocols and/or operation of Illumina instruments
• Familiarity with LIMS or sample management tracking systems
• Familiarity with Quality control of samples and quantification devices (e.g., TapeStation, Qubit, qPCR
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate information is provided throughout the organization.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English.
• Must have the personal attributes, including integrity and trust, work ethic, sound judgment, intellectual honesty, pragmatism, courage, and conviction.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good time management, flexibility, and analytical skills

Qualifications: BS in Environmental Science with 4 years of Experience

• Knowledge of the industry regulations, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)/QSR (Quality System Regulation), ISO (International Organization of Standardization).
• Knowledge of PC spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform specimen processing, sample prep, accessioning, lab technician, lab associate, lab assistant, accessioner
• Organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, etc.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adapt and flex to a changing environment.
• Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications: BS in Health Sciences with 3 years of Experience