Sr Inventory Management Specialist
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, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
About the role
Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world-class experts to address our customers' unique laboratory business needs. Our inventory management specialists use our intuitive electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk.
Responsibilities
- Use handheld RF scanners and our 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 (our 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
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2–3 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience
- Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills—especially via email—and a friendly, solution-focused approach
- A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork
- Able to lift 40 lbs without assistance; regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs
- Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments
- Must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements
Environmental Conditions
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair allowed
- Laboratory setting with some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
- Warehouse environment
- Primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline
- Overtime work may be necessary
Pay
$25.10 / hr (estimated range for this position in California: $23.00–$25.20). 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.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 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 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