Lead Scientific Support Specialist
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. 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.
About the role
Join our dedicated Scientific Support team at Unity Lab Services, providing tailored lab services and supply management. We seek an enthusiastic Lab Specialist to be responsible for chemical inventory, lab support functions like glasswash, and scientific support such as buffer preparation, ensuring labs are well-stocked, compliant, and operate efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Works effectively with a diverse cross-functional team.
- Perform area audits and participate in audit readiness exercises.
- Maintains records to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Collaborate with management, respond to client requests, and support cross-functional issues.
- Coordinates staff and manages workload to achieve or surpass productivity benchmarks for Unity™ Lab Services.
- Acts as subject matter expert to answer employee, customer, and sales representatives’ questions and resolve problems.
- Supports cross-training of associates and onboarding of new hires.
- Follows established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed.
- Identify and support implementation of continuous improvement projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in a scientific subject area (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field) preferred.
- 2-year degree with 1-2 years laboratory experience.
- 1-2 years of work experience in a lab setting required.
- Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
- Proven excellence in customer service and communication.
- Decision-making, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
- Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
- Cold Room/Freezers -22°F/-6°C.
- Laboratory Setting, Office.
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Prote Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
- Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products, etc.).
- Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.
- The role primarily involves 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 of chemical containers are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
- Overtime work may also be necessary.
As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
- 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 a 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.
Pay
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $25.60–$38.00. 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.