Lead Site Specialist - First Shift

About the role

This position directs the daily workflow for a small team under the direction of the site lead and/or supervisor, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service in support of our contractual obligations. May oversee service offerings including but not limited to: order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, material handling, chemical tracking, glass wash, media/reagent preparation, and cell culture support operations.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site lab specialists
• Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and solutions, coordinating development training, and employee performance evaluations
• Deliver on committed contractual scope of work
• Assist with tracking business metrics
• Implement SOPs, conduct site audits, and assist with completion of annual physical inventory
• Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives
• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations, professionally and positively
• Be involved with and support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting/investigations as required
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered
• 3+ years of progressive, proven experience required
• Experience working in Good x Practice (GxP) environment and International Air Transport Association (IATA)/U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Goods certification required
• Knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements are also a plus
• Leadership abilities and interpersonal skills are required to lead and enhance team culture
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values, including confidentiality
• Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software
• Possesses strong analytical abilities to problem solve, make timely decisions, re-balance staff workloads, and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities, while functioning in a fast-paced work environment
• Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; lift 50 pounds occasionally, including operation and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
• Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods
• Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (penicillin, tetracycline, etc.)
• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may be required
• Ability to work overtime, as needed
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher's pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening (including DOT physical), credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher's criteria
• You must obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card. The company will support candidates in obtaining this during the pre-employment process

Work environment

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
• Cold Room/Freezers -22°F/-6°C
• Laboratory Setting
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
• Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
• Warehouse

Pay

$31.20/hr

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• 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