Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
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 - 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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD® clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.
Discover Impactful Work:
The CRA Apprenticeship Program, specifically crafted with veterans in mind, is an exceptional pathway for transitioning service members to embark on an exciting career in the clinical research industry. This 12-month program provides an accelerated journey into the highly demanded Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role.
We are currently seeking candidates currently living in the West or Central Regions of the United States. We are not currently recruiting for East Coast candidates at this time.
A day in the Life:
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As a CRA Apprentice, you will experience immersive work experience, rotating through three distinct functions in our Clinical Operations business unit: Clinical Trial Coordinator, Assistant CRA (ACRA) and the CRA Academy.
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Progress through skill development training to gain robust knowledge of clinical research.
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Receive dedicated mentorship and support throughout the program.
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Enjoy competitive full-time pay and benefits.
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Option to apply remaining GI education benefits
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Upon completion of the CRA Apprenticeship Program, transition to a full-time CRA I role where you will perform and coordinate different aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process. Responsibilities will include frequent travel to perform on-site visits to study sites.
Keys to Success:
Education
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Bachelor's degree in a life sciences related field
Experience
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Status as a veteran or military spouse
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In order to qualify for this program, you must have no prior clinical research experience
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Previous basic experience or training in the medical field
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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
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Basic medical/therapeutic area knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
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Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel
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Good interpersonal skills
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Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues
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Good organizational and time management skills
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Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios
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Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving
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Ability to work in a team or independently as required
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Good computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software
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Good English language and grammar skills
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:
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Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
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Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
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Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
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Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
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Frequent travel (up to 75%) will be required upon completion of program and transition into a CRA role.
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!
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $22.00–$22.00.
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:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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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
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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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
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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