Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Records Specialist

Posted Sep 14, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$16.12 – $26.88/hr
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Visa support
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Role Summary

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The Records Specialist provides general global records management and file room support for clinical study teams in the PPD Laboratory Services organization. The role supports accurate trial documentation, records classification, and technical processes for TMF/eTMF activities.

What You'll Do

  • Process, index, and file incoming paper and electronic study documents.
  • Assist clinical study teams with filing documents for the trial master file and case report forms.
  • Act as the study team subject matter expert on the filing process for assigned studies.
  • Resolve outstanding issues identified during filing and quality reviews with clinical study teams.
  • Provide technical support when initiating the TMF and maintain systems associated with records classification, retention, and disposition.
  • Conduct training for department staff, company employees, and clients.

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Qualifications

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification; previous experience comparable to at least 2 years; sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail; ability to analyze project-specific data/systems; understanding of document management software and the eTMF; advanced computer skills; excellent English and grammar skills.

Required

  • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  • Previous experience comparable to at least 2 years
  • Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively analyze project specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Firm understanding of applicable systems including document management software and the eTMF
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Excellent English and grammar skills

Preferred

  • Associate's degree preferred
  • Second language a plus

Original job description

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Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Warehouse

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role supporting our BIOA Lab in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

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.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Records Specialist provides general global records management (GRM) and file room support by working closely with global project teams to ensure all global records management tasks are completed according to organization and/or client standard operating procedures (SOP) and working practice documents (WPD). This role also provides broad technical assistance to study teams.

What You'll Do:

  • Process (scans/images, indexes, files) incoming study documents (paper and/or electronic).
  • Assist clinical study teams as required per WPD/SOP with filing of all documents for the trial master file (TMF/eTMF) and case report forms (CRF).
  • Act as the study team subject matter expert on the filing process for assigned studies.
  • Liaise with the clinical study team to resolve outstanding issues identified during filing and/or quality reviews.
  • Provide extensive technical support for the study team when initiating the TMF.
  • Maintain and update products and systems associated with global records classification, retention and disposition.
  • Conduct training for department staff, company employees, and clients.
  • Assist with applicable sponsor deliverables.
  • Work independently on special projects


Education & Experience:

  • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • Technical positions may require a certificate
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years).


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:

  • Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to effectively analyze project specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Flexibility to reprioritize workload to meet changing project timelines
  • Firm understanding of applicable systems including document management software and the eTMF
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Excellent English and grammar skills, (second language a plus)



Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Travel as required by special projects and supervisor needs.
• Long, varied hours required on occasion.

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.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

  • Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

    *This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $16.12–$26.88.

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

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.