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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Research Associate

Salary$19 – $22/hr
LocationRichfield, Minnesota, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have13
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification for the position
Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function, or the department, or which may be of sensitive nature
Collect blood samples and maintain laboratory procedures
Perform non-technical procedures, including urine collection, subject walks and safety monitoring
Support the front desk tasks such as patient check-in, scheduling, reminder calls, & chart building
Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing to ensure proper functioning
Complete clinical supply orders and maintains appropriate levels
Maintain accurate freezer logs, specimen labelling and other documentation when required
Report Quality Incidents and supports investigation and resolution
Provide administrative support as needed
Ensure adherence to COP’s, SOP’s and GCP and local regulations
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Family support programs
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join us as a Research Associate – And assist in the coordination of clinical trials, manage data and sample collection, support site activities, ensure protocol compliance, and contribute to the advancement of our research projects.
About the company
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.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
• Collect blood samples and maintain laboratory procedures
• Perform non-technical procedures, including urine collection, subject walks and safety monitoring.
• Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, may conduct the education, evaluation, patient treatment and follow-up
• Support the front desk tasks such as patient check-in, scheduling, reminder calls, & chart building
• Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing to ensure proper functioning.
• Interact regularly with patients during study visits in order to perform study related procedures.
• Undertake screening tests in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Answer incoming telephone calls.
• Assist in the lab and/or liaises with laboratories regarding sample collections and sample processing.
• Complete clinical supply orders and maintains appropriate levels.
• May collect medical history information for potential patients, liaising with medical facilities and networks to collect patient files, documentation and other relevant information as may be required as per protocol.
• Maintain accurate freezer logs, specimen labelling and other documentation when required.
• May take consent if permitted according to country regulation.
• Report Quality Incidents and supports investigation and resolution.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Ensure adherence to COP’s, SOP’s and GCP and local regulations.
Keys to Success: Some tasks listed above only to be conducted as per country regulations and with relevant valid qualifications/ certification or supervision.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification for the position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and / or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function, or the department, or which may be of sensitive nature.
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Minnesota is $19.00–$22.00.
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:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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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
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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