Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Associate Sample Coordinator - 1st Shift (Tuesday - Saturday)

Posted Oct 17, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Healthcare Radiology, Laboratory & Diagnostic Services
Salary
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Location
Covington, Kentucky, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
0 years of experience required
Education
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent

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Role Summary

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The Associate Sample Coordinator supports laboratory operations by handling samples and standards, completing inventory tracking, and performing administrative tasks in the Sample Management department. On first shift, the role focuses on receiving boxes and processing individual samples through accessioning screens.

What You'll Do

  • Perform inventory tracking tasks such as receipt, check-in, login, labeling, transport, and check-out.
  • Communicate task status to supervisors or laboratory staff.
  • Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
  • Support responses to environmental unit alarms and may participate in on-call responsibilities.
  • Receive boxes and process individual samples using Laboratory Information Management System accessioning screens.

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Qualifications

High / secondary school diploma or equivalent; familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; time management skills; ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP; written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Required

  • High / secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Original job description

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Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

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

Job Description

Location:

Covington, KY - 155 W 38th St


Day Shift

  • Tuesday- Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm (first shift)

Compensation:

  • $18.00/hr starting rate
  • Annual Bonus & Merit Program Eligibility

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.


Discover Impactful Work:

As an Associate Sample Coordinator, you will perform duties and training to acquire the skills required for sample and standard handling in support of the laboratory. This position will provide support to Sample Coordinator and performs administrative tasks in the Sample Management department. To succeed in this role, it is important to follow SOPs, applicable client procedures, and fulfills laboratory requests with modest direct supervision.


A day in the Life:

  • Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks in support of laboratory operations.
  • Communicates status of tasks to supervisor and/or appropriate laboratory staff.
  • Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
  • Supports response to environmental unit alarms and may participate in on-call responsibilities.
  • Performs daily work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities may vary by shift

  • All shifts are trained to perform all of the core sample processing functions
  • First Shift is engaged in the initial receipt of boxes and processes individual samples using the Laboratory Information Management System "accessioning" screens.
  • Second shift will focus on completing receipt of shipments and beginning the storage processes with samples on dry ice and in -70-degree Centigrade freezer units.
  • Third shift is involved in storage activities, including sample retrieval and space optimization within storage units. We also handle some samples at -20 degrees, and some stored with liquid nitrogen, so you'll get experience with multiple environments!

Keys to Success:

Education

  • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Experience

  • 0 years of experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

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 lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
  • Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions

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!

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.