Sr Project Assistant

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of our PPD clinical research team, you’ll have the opportunity to support groundbreaking studies that make a real difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

As Senior Project Assistant you will provide administrative and technical support to Project Team including planning, organizing and coordinating responsibilities of project administration. You will maintain procedures, guidelines and documentation and ensure appropriate maintenance of project records and that all regulatory documents are correct, processed and approved. The Senior Project Assistant will also complete data entry and maintenance of data base repositories. assist in preparation or creation of reports and complete data collection for analysis.

Position Requirements 

• Completes review, coordination and compilation of files and other materials.
• Distributes project documents and supplies.
• Processes and tracks local regulatory, study specific or department documents.
• Performs file review. Organizes and maintains correspondence files and other departmental records. Analyzes and reconciles project documents, metrics and findings reports within specified timelines.
• Provides clarification and resolution of findings related to documentation.
• May assist with translation materials and translation QC upon request.
• Composes, copies and distributes communications, reports, documents and forms. Performs mass mailings and communications.
• Maintains vendor trackers.
• Provides accesses to company, client and vendor systems.
• Processes local payments (translations, EC/IEC, other local vendors, etc.)
• Assists on project management ad-hoc activities, producing reports or on study
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• Coordinates team conference calls and completes and distributes meeting minutes from internal/client/vendor meetings as applicable.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable GCPs, organization and client SOPs and/or protocol-related specifics through professional career development to ensure continued compliance.
• Maintains a basic knowledge of project protocol and the ability to implement project plans with specific guidelines and accountable for meeting applicable project timelines in accordance with the contract.
• Serves as a resource to the project team.
• Assists in ensuring audit ready files. Contributes to company, client and federal regulatory requirements/audit responses as needed.
• Acts as a mentor for research and project teams by demonstrating the role of an experienced senior project assistant in the preparation and execution of all administrative functions.
• Assists in training junior staff and supports departmental leadership in determining training needs

Education

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated, positive attitude with effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Proven ability to effectively analyze project-specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Strong customer focus
• Strong flexibility to reprioritize workload to meet changing project timelines
• Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a good working knowledge of applicable regulations and procedural documents for all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout
• Solid English language and grammar skills
• Firm computer skills, proficient in MS Office, ability to obtain knowledge and master all database systems and modern technology
• Solid critical thinking skills, including but not limited to critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving
• Skills to work under constant pressure to meet project/client deliverables and timelines
• Ability to successfully complete required training program(s) as applicable

Working 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:

• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required.
• Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasional mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Occasional light lifting and/or carrying of objects with a maximum lift of 5-15 lbs. (2-6 kgs.)
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
• Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $20.55–$23.00.

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