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Associate Project Manager - Labs

ThermoFisher Scientific

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Compensation
$51–67K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Associate Project Manager - Labs supports a BioAnalytical Laboratory by liaising with operational departments, affiliates, and sponsors and helping identify, evaluate, and resolve clinical-trial shipment issues. The role investigates unidentified or misrouted shipments and samples, reviews documentation and database-import requests, and supports quality-control, audit, and corrective-action activities. It is fully remote within the United States, with occasional site visits and domestic travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational Skills, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveProject Management, nice to haveComputer Skills, nice to haveClinical Trial Processes, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveTechnical Problem Resolution, nice to haveProcedural Knowledge, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent, nice to have0 to 2 Years' Experience, nice to haveU.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, requiredBackground Check and Drug Screening, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

This is a fully remote role supporting our BioAnalytical Laboratory 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.

The working shift for this role is Monday - Friday from ~8AM-5PM.

Join Us as an Associate Project Manager - Labs – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Associate Project Manager - Labs liaises with PPD's operational departments, affiliates and sponsors. Supports the identification, evaluation, and resolution of shipments for identified protocols and/or study programs.

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

What You'll Do:

  • Investigate clinical trial shipments and samples that cannot be clearly identified or routed upon receipt.

  • Review available shipment documentation, manifests, and other relevant data to support resolution of shipment, manifest and sample discrepancies.

  • Review requests for database imports for accuracy and consistency and provide accurate status information of all pending and completed database imports.

  • Implement quality control review procedures to ensure accurate data imports.

  • Participate in internal/self-audit of database content, supporting ongoing quality assurance and quality control procedures.

  • Perform corrective and preventative action activities and special project activities, as required, to support ongoing quality assurance and quality event outcomes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines

  • Effective project management and organizational skills

  • Good computer skills

  • General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs

  • Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment

  • Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents

  • Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others

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 a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

  • Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.

  • Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

  • Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.

  • Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

  • Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Why join us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $50,800.00–$67,000.00.

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

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 15,128 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–67K/yr
  • Virginia median$112–170K/yr553 salary ranges
  • US median$105–166K/yr10,020 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $59K, is 58% below the Virginia median midpoint ($141K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Management salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 765 open Project Management jobs in Virginia and 15,128 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (12,385 postings).
Education
5,860 of the 15,128 open Project Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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