Sr Lab Support Specialist - First Shift

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

Join our dedicated team in Unity Lab Services as a Lab Support Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an organized individual to handle lab support operations, including glasswash, garment management, and gas/dry ice management. You'll be the primary point of contact for lab personnel, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all support activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific tasks associated with labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization through autoclaving
• Handle gas cylinder order placements and possess knowledge of gas meters, with the ability to safely manage encounters with HAZMAT materials
• Collect used labware/materials from various labs and ensure dedicated points of use are fully restocked
• Handle gas, garment, and dry ice management, ensuring a consistent supply and safe storage of these materials
• Partner with clients to understand their labware and material needs, providing timely support and ensuring stock availability
• Follow well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs & Work Instructions
• Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in tracking business metrics
• May perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years experience with material handling required
• Good x Practice (GxP) environment or laboratory setting experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• 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

• Laboratory setting with exposure to chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline
• Office and warehouse environments
• Various outside weather conditions
• Required use of PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, steel-toe shoes, etc.)
• Work with hazardous/toxic materials
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, and bending; frequent use of pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs
• Varied temperature environments
• Overtime work may be necessary

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Pay

$21.60 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Range of employee benefits