Material Handler II - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C
• Somewhat degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Pay

Pay Range: $15.83 to $23.77

1st Shift - Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Location/Division Specific Information

This position is within the Fisher BioServices business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Responsibilities

As a Technician 2, this position requires applying acquired skills with some complexity and working knowledge of technical, operative or administrative methods and practices found within the repository industry.

At Fisher BioServices, we specialize in the management of critical biological materials in support for the advancement of cell therapy, high value biologics, and population-based public health research. We provide customized end-to-end chain of custody solutions for our large pharmaceutical clients and partners in academia and government, ensuring the integrity and efficacy of their valued material from the manufacturer to the bedside.

Fisher BioServices is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.

A Day in the Life:

• Receive, process, inventory, and store biological specimens and clinical materials in temperature-controlled environments ranging from room temperature to ultra-low cryogenic storage (-196°C), while following strict safety and quality procedures.
• Manage specimen movements using specialized database systems, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, retrieval, and shipment of client materials with a high level of attention to detail and independent decision-making.
• Support daily repository operations by preparing shipments, assembling kits, printing labels, and collaborating with team members and clients to maintain efficient and compliant sample management processes.

Education

(NA or APAC) High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field

Preferred: Several years of work experience in a biological sample repository with experience operating multiple inventory management systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Working knowledge of cold storage facilities.
• Ability to work in cold conditions for extended periods of time.

What We Offer

• Compensation
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase
• Excellent Benefits
• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Compensation And Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $15.85–$23.77.

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.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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
• Retail 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards