Sr Inventory Management Specialist

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. 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.

A day in the Life:

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory management tasks using RF scanners and mobile apps
• Handle customer interactions primarily via email and phone
• Maintain safety and organization standards in work areas
• Monitor stock levels and address operational issues proactively
• Collaborate on workflow improvements

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
• A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work in varied temperature environments, including cold rooms/freezers at -22°F/-6°C
• Comfortable working with hazardous/toxic materials and strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products)
• Must wear required PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening or badging

Work Environment

• Primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline
• Regular use of PPE such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes
• Frequent standing, walking, and manual material handling
• Use of equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
• Exposure to laboratory, office, warehouse, and cold room/freezer environments
• Overtime work may be necessary

Pay

Starting pay is $27.80 per hour. The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.23–$28.00. 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

Standard work schedule (Monday–Friday).

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 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, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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