Inventory Management Specialist II - Day Shift

About the role

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

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 (our primary channel), 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
• Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE
• 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
• 1–2 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience

Skills

• 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

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline
• Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required
• Regular lifting of 30–40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs
• Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments
• Overtime work may also be necessary

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $21.00–$21.75. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 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

Schedule

8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday)

Environmental Conditions

• Cold Room/Freezers –22°F / –6°C
• Laboratory Setting
• Office
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
• Able to lift 40 lbs without assistance
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards