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Labs Project Coordinator - Metrology

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Labs Project Coordinator - Metrology

Athlone, Ireland

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Labs Project Coordinator - Metrology

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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.

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Location/Division Specific Information

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

Discover Impactful Work:

Our site is expanding in Athlone, and we are building new teams. We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator who will work with our Metrology team who are responsible for all our assets and equipment on site. The Project Coordinator will manage projects in the following areas: metrics, new equipment onboarding tracking, mapping and PM equipment planning, utilization of equipment, and inventory management, and ongoing relocation and future projects. Also to include management of client owned equipment service contracts and invoicing.

A day in the Life:

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure project requirements are understood and followed at all times
  • Demonstrate proficiency in routine APM tasks such as triaging and assigning work, tracking and reporting metrics, etc.
  • Exhibit clarity and proficiency in written and verbal communication
  • Manage and facilitate the shipping of materials/equipment to and from PPD, ensuring smooth logistics and delivery.
  • Serve as the primary contact for identified vendors, disseminating information appropriately as received
  • Coordinate vendor visits for training events, equipment installs, preventative maintenance, and repairs
  • Assist in creating PowerPoint slide decks for business review meetings
  • Support the APM in metric management
  • Assign testing to applicable worklists
  • Act as Vendor Relationship Manager, setting up vendors on the approved vendor list (AVL), placing contracts into Mosaic, reconciling invoices, and gathering metrics
  • Create and track metrics based on department's service level agreements
  • Develop a network of resources across departments and pods
  • Track deliverables and drive projects to completion by coordinating and communicating effectively
  • Maintain and present capacity forecasts and metrics
  • Manage obsolescence of equipment

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, etc)
  • Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years)
  • Project management experience
  • Experience in metrology, managing/maintaining lab equipment
  • You should have experience working in a GMP Laboratory environment/Analytical laboratory

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Effective/Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Outstanding time management, planning, and organisational skills
  • Experience with onboarding new equipment, equipment planning, inventory management, service contracts will be highly beneficial
  • Proficient with specific computers and enterprise applications, including office efficiency
  • Confirmed analytical skills
  • Confirmed compliance with procedures and policies
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently in a stressful environment
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management in a GMP Lab environment
  • Strong client relationship leadership skills
  • Ability to work successfully with multi-level teams

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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Client-provided location(s): Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01260504-2
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program