Sr Systems Spec- remote within driving distance to Richmond, VA or Phili, PA!
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a premier company that is dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We are a team of 100,000+ colleagues who share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Together, we work to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need

What will you do in this role?

Perform advanced in-system configurations and participates in the identification, review and documentation of user requirements, system design specifications and qualifications. Coordinates and executes configuration implementations. Ensures business success and client satisfaction on supported
applications. Acts as a project manager for departmental projects and initiatives ensuring team deliverables are accurate, qualified, registered and comply with required formats and within established timelines. Leads system releases, bug fixes and enhancements.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:
• Acts as a subject matter expert for software systems and/or instrumentation to ensure success in moderately complex deliverables (in-system configurations, system template development, reports, etc.)
• Evaluates system revisions and updates. Reviews change controls and test
scripts to support the roll-out of all system changes and/or updates, including
system testing and demonstrations.
• Interfaces with other departments for the completion of system configurations, qualifications, implementation and training.
• Ensures compliance with organization and client policies and procedures.
• Leads project teams and as needed sets direction of future enhancements to the system, reviewing change requests and ensuring effective communication and accuracy in testing.
• Engineers innovative technology solutions utilizing the current software tools in collaboration with business users and IT.
• Leads and/or builds major system changes or new systems/applications ensuring smooth user onboarding through change management.
• Acts as a departmental resource for process improvements, user training and
mentoring.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ 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 and Abilities:

R, Python or similiar programming experience is preferred

Solid knowledge of basic relational database platforms (Oracle SQL, Microsoft SQL Server) and languages (PL/SQL, T-SQL) is required

Experience with ETL pipelines is required

Knowledge of data retrieval from complex database designs is required

Knowledge of git (local and remote usage) is required

Good knowledge of laboratory processes is preferred

Knowledge of data retrieval from complex database designs is required

Good problem-solving, troubleshooting, organization and time management skills

Attention to detail with solid editorial/proofreading skills

Competency with Microsoft Office software

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Ability to multi-task and adapt and adjust to changing priorities

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to train and coach others

Advanced knowledge of system template or report development

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.

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