Overview
Animal Laboratory Technician – The Binding Site Jobs in Benson, VT at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
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.
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.
The Binding Site, 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!
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
Care for and ensure the welfare of animals including but not limited to feeding, watering, bedding, and routine mucking
Keys to Success:
Education
High school diploma
Experience
Working on a farm and/or with livestock preferred
Working within a laboratory environment preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Valid drivers license required
Excellent communication and organization skills (written and verbal)
Able to communicate at all levels
Good analytical skills
Computer literacy
Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads
Must be able to work in a team environment
Excellent attention to detail
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Dependability, reliability, and comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Must be flexible due to the unpredictable nature of working with animals and on a farm
Lift up to 50 pounds +/-
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling
Reaching, twisting, turning
Walk on uneven, wet, slippery surfaces
Must be willing to work weekends as scheduled
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Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Vermont is $16.10–$21.00.
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:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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
Title: Animal Laboratory Technician – The Binding Site
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Benson, VT
