Chemical Management Specialist II

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Chemical Management Specialist II joins Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Unity Lab Services Chemical Management team, providing integrated laboratory services, support, and supply management tailored to customer needs. The role manages chemical inventory at customer sites to help keep laboratories stocked, compliant, and operating efficiently. The specialist verifies inventory and expiration dates, receives and stores shipments, prepares orders for distribution or disposal, and follows chemical handling and storage requirements. The position primarily involves working independently at customer sites and collaborating with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and team members to uphold safety standards, improve workflows, and train new team members. The schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role may require overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of customer-service experience in a laboratory, warehouse, or similar environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a safety-first approach.
Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to lift 30–40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; use pushcarts and forklifts to move loads up to 100 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, and frequently handle chemical containers manually.
Successful completion of Thermo Fisher pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Responsibilities

Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates through bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
Pick, pack, and stage chemical orders for distribution or disposal while maintaining accuracy and following storage protocols.
Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to follow appropriate handling, storage, and spill-response procedures.
Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
Collaborate with EHS and team members to uphold safety standards and refine workflows.
Train new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.