Lead Scientific Support Specialist

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

• Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
• Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
• Use GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep.
• Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ 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.
• 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; regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally).
• Use of equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, and manual material handling of chemical containers.
• Work in varied temperature environments, including cold rooms/freezers at -22°F/-6°C.
• Exposure to chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, and ear plugs.
• Overtime work may be necessary.
• Role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include laboratory settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid holidays and at least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually.
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount on company stock.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $25.60–$38.00.

Schedule

Standard work schedule (Monday–Friday).