Sample Management Specialist - 1st Shift

About the role

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work and have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, the company provides resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world‑class experts to address customers' unique laboratory business needs. Our inventory management specialists use intuitive electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk.

Responsibilities

• Management and tracking of the daily samples delivered to the site
• Process outbound shipments using validated shipping containers and continuous temperature monitoring devices; shipments may include IATA DOT hazardous materials
• Serve as sample clerks dedicated to the QC Labs
• Receiving, inspecting, checking‑in and transferring samples
• Track laboratory reference standard and biological indicator needs and ordering
• Dispose of samples from LIMS and physically after CoT release; manage sample/chemical waste accordingly
• Audit sample inventory routinely; support quarterly cleaning of fridges/freezers and chemical inventory disposal; perform other inspection readiness activities as needed
• Ensure ALCOA+ documentation at all times; complete all site‑required training; follow safety, hazard, and PPE requirements
• Organize and maintain sample management using lean practices; establish standard work for product families and workstreams
• Use handheld RF scanners and the mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing
• Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to guarantee up‑to‑date inventory records
• Own customer interactions—respond via email (primary channel), follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows
• Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE
• Proactively monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 1–2 years of customer‑facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory‑control experience.

Physical requirements: Able to lift 40 lbs without assistance (regular lifting of 30‑40 lbs, up to 50 lbs occasionally); use of pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs; standing, walking, and manual material handling frequent; work in a laboratory setting with possible chemical‑based allergens; PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, steel‑toe shoes).

Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.

Skills

• Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps
• Basic Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, especially via email
• Friendly, solution‑focused approach
• Self‑starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Range of employee benefits
• Innovative, forward‑thinking organization with career development prospects
• Company culture of integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation

Schedule

Standard Monday‑Friday work schedule; overtime may be required as