Animal Lab Technician - The Binding Site

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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 - to enable 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.

Location: Benson, VT

Shift: Tues - Fri 7 AM - 5 PM

The Binding Site, now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in specialty diagnostics that provides diagnostic assays and instruments to improve the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. The Binding Site Freelite offering is widely recommended for multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring across all stages of the disease by major clinical guideline publications. In addition, The Binding Site is an active and influential contributor to the broader scientific community. To find out more visit https://www.thermofisher.com/bindingsite.

Location/Division Specific Information

The Binding Site VT specializes in the production of polyclonal antibodies, primarily in sheep, and is part of a larger diagnostic company based in England. We currently have a full-time, 40-hour position available for an Animal Lab Technician on our busy USDA registered sheep farm and laboratory in Benson, VT.

Our work in specialty diagnostics - from providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages - improves the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Discover Impactful Work:

The full time Animal Lab Technician is responsible for providing high quality antisera, ensuring all procedural work is carried out/delivered in line with the company's supply and operation process. This includes production and any research and development and design control requirements, while adhering to the quality policy and other relevant regulatory and governing bodies and company policies.

A Day in the Life:

• Antisera processing

• Collection of blood by plasmapheresis

• Completion of relevant records

• Antigen administration

• Test bleeding

• Weekly animal sorting for production activities

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid driving license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of working with livestock/animals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills (written and verbal) within a team environment.

• Ability to multitask, problem-solve and prioritize workloads with attention to detail.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Dependability, reliability, and comfortable working in all weather conditions.

• Must be flexible due to the unexpected nature of working with animals.

• Able to work weekends as part of the animal feeding staff rotation.

• Lift up to 50 pounds +/- and walk on uneven, wet, slippery surfaces.

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, turning.

• Must be willing to work weekends as scheduled

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.