Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Systems Administrator I to maintain and optimize enterprise applications and systems infrastructure. You'll provide essential support for both laboratory and business applications, ensuring maximum uptime and performance while troubleshooting technical issues across the organization. Working with advanced technologies and dedicated hardware, you'll contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through stable and efficient IT operations.
In this role, you will troubleshoot and resolve application support issues, execute system changes and deployments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors. You'll maintain critical documentation, perform system monitoring, and help drive continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while contributing to meaningful scientific advancement through technology.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• General understanding of Windows Server and Linux administration, including directory structures and services
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and SQL query writing
• Knowledge of desktop operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in system configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
• Experience with change management and deployment processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures
• Customer-focused approach with commitment to quality
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments
• Ability to be stationary for extended periods and perform basic physical tasks
• May require on-call rotation and non-standard working hours
• Travel may be required (up to 60-80% for lab-based positions)
• Valid driver's license may be required
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $23.26–$31.00.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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- General understanding of Windows Server and Linux administration, including directory structures and services
- Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server and SQL query writing
- Knowledge of desktop operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in system configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
- Experience with change management and deployment processes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while following established procedures
- Customer-focused approach and commitment to quality
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments
- Ability to be stationary for extended periods and perform basic physical tasks
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation and non-standard working hours
- Valid driver’s license may be required
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $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.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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