Lead Site Specialist - First Shift

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

About the role

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. 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 is a plus.
• Leadership abilities and interpersonal skills to lead and enhance team culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values, including confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• 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.

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance; lift 50 pounds occasionally, including operation and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
• Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc. allowed.
• Laboratory setting with some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
• Exposure to strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products, etc.).
• Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (penicillin, tetracycline, etc.).
• Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

Pay

$31.20/hr

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus.
• Healthcare and a range of employee benefits.
• 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 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.