Sr. Life Safety Equipment Specialist

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Life Safety Equipment Sr. Specialist for Unity Lab Services. The role provides order entry, order management, stockroom services, material handling, and equipment inspections, serving as the primary point of contact for lab personnel to ensure life safety equipment inspection compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain Life Safety Equipment (LSE) across campus, documenting inspection status, supply levels, equipment condition, expiration dates, and any required maintenance or replacement.
• Manage safety supplies and inventory by monitoring usage, replenishing supplies, submitting orders, rotating stock, completing cycle counts, expediting materials, and maintaining clean and organized stockroom areas.
• Perform equipment verifications, measurements, and calibrations according to customer requirements, manufacturer protocols, SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable GMP procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting by tracking monthly inspections, analyzing and reconciling customer and Thermo Fisher reports, and providing performance metrics and updates to site leadership.
• Support a strong safety culture by participating in safety initiatives, maintaining and developing Work Instructions, assisting with Job Hazard Assessments and PPE assessments, and identifying opportunities to improve workplace safety.
• Provide technical support, training, and leadership to ULS colleagues by sharing expertise, developing training resources, participating in learning activities, and supporting or leading team meetings and projects.
• Deliver excellent customer service by communicating issues proactively, responding to customer concerns, independently identifying solutions, and working toward timely resolution while professionally representing Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Drive continuous improvement and teamwork by collaborating with cross‑functional teams, applying PPI methodologies, participating in cost‑saving and improvement projects, completing required training, and using available systems and resources to meet customer and business requirements.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2+ years of material handling experience required; experience in a Good x Practice (GxP) environment or laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 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.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift 30–40 lb regularly (up to 50 lb occasionally) and move loads up to 100 lb using pushcarts or pallet jacks.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and bending; work may occur in varied temperature environments.
• Exposure to laboratory settings with potential chemical allergens (e.g., penicillin, tetracycline) and loud equipment noise.
• Required personal protective equipment includes lab coat, coveralls, facemask, steel‑toe shoes, safety glasses, gowning, gloves, and ear plugs.
• Overtime may be required.
• Pre‑employment screening (background check, drug test) and any customer‑mandated credentialing or badging are required.

Schedule

Standard Monday‑Friday work schedule.

Pay

Hourly pay range (California) estimated at $26.00 – $28.70. Position may be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding, 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident and life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted company stock purchases.