Refrigeration Specialist

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Facilities

Richmond, VA

Full time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, PTO, Relocation Assistance Available

A day in the Life:

• CFC Universal Card a **Must**
• Strong back ground with preventive maintenance and repairs on -80 freezers cascade systems, refrigerated lab equipment, walk in freezers/coolers and ice-machines
• Makes recommendations for improving service delivery and procedures.
• Responds to facility related emergencies, as assigned.
• May cross-train or mentor department staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by location.

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Education

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• Technical positions may require a certificate
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 6 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 3 years of Refrigeration experience required
• Ability to handle multiple projects and balance priorities
• Positive attitude and the ability to interact effectively with others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of specialized outsourced suppliers and vendors
• May require knowledge and understanding of computerized maintenance and work order systems
• May require a good understanding of security systems
• Management Role: No management responsibility

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 move effectively throughout facility, including lifting and moving objects up to 35-50 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments

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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