Responsibilities
Work Schedule Rotational shift days Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Are you ready to join a world-class team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and make a significant impact in healthcare? As a Medical Associate, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of our clinical trials. This role is perfect for those who are ambitious, exceptionally skilled, and eager to successfully implement their expertise in a collaborative setting. Job Responsibilities Act as the primary safety contact for all study subjects in the clinic. Provide both emergent and non-emergent basic medical care within the scope of practice to study subjects. Monitor and record Adverse Events (AEs) and determine if it is safe for subjects to proceed with study procedures in consultation with medical staff. Perform technical procedures including blood collection, vital signs, and ECGs. Assess out-of-range values for symptoms and medically intervene if subject safety is in question. Coordinate basic dosing including oral, inhalation, and nasal methods. Job Complexity This role involves semi-routine assignments but requires recognizing when deviations from accepted practices are necessary. Job Knowledge You will apply acquired job skills and company policies to complete assigned tasks efficiently. Supervision Received You will follow established procedures for routine work and need instructions only for new assignments. Business Relationships Your contacts will typically be within your department and occasionally outside, involving acquiring or providing information that requires some explanation. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent experience with relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. Certified or licensed EMT/LVN or Medical Assistant with American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Previous experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in Basic Life Support. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple complex tasks effectively. Capability to handle potential emergency medical situations. Working Conditions and Environment Office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently works long hours, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays. Fast-paced work under varying time constraints. Exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases, and/or illnesses. Personal protective equipment may be required. Physical Requirements Occasionally stationary for 1-2 hours per day. Frequent mobility and repetitive hand movements. Occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and lifting objects up to 15-20 lbs. Ability to use various computer software and communicate information clearly. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement. Apply today and start your story at Thermo Fisher Scientific! Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $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. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. U.S. and Canada new hires in Clinical Research who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), Assistant CRA (ACRAs), all CRA and ACRA line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. Canada new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
