Inventory Management Specialist II

About the role

Unity Lab Services offers integrated lab services, support, and supply management tailored to meet unique laboratory business needs. This role involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally), standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Use handheld RF scanners and our mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing
• Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to guarantee up-to-date inventory records
• Own customer interactions—respond via email, follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows
• Conduct weekly shower and eyewash inspections and document via Smartsheet
• Proactively monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control roles
• Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, especially via email, and a friendly, solution-focused approach
• A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Strong physical capabilities, including regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally)
• Ability to work independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adherence to safety standards

Skills

• RF handheld scanner or mobile scanning app proficiency
• Basic Microsoft Office tools
• Effective communication skills, especially via email
• Detail-oriented and self-starter attitude

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• A range of employee benefits
• Accommodation for job seekers with disabilities
• Compensation range of $15.85–$23.87 per hour in Massachusetts
• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance and family support programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Opportunity to purchase company stock through ESPP

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $15.85–$23.87.

Schedule

Standard work schedule (Mon-Fri)

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Retirees 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

Accessibility

We offer 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.

Contact Information

To learn more about this role or to apply, visit: http://jobs.thermofisher.com