Lab Support Tech Team Leader - 2nd shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

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.

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

Discover Impactful Work:
As a Team Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will contribute to operational excellence while enabling our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You will guide a team of Lab Techs, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Working in a cGMP environment, you'll oversee daily activities, develop team members, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and meet customer demands.
Your role will be instrumental in developing talent, improving processes, and contributing to our company's growth and success in serving science.

Education and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).

• Previous leadership experience preferred

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ISO standards, and quality management systems in regulated laboratory environments

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop laboratory teams, including performance management and employee development for 5–12 direct reports

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions and continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience conducting investigations, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact across all organizational levels

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with ERP and laboratory systems

• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, and efficiency metrics

• Ability to work effectively in a cGMP laboratory and cleanroom environment while following strict safety and procedural requirements

• Physical ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift materials in accordance with job requirements

• Ability to perform succes