Inventory Coordinator I

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Boston, MA

5d•$17 - $25

About The Position

Through Unity Lab Services, the Inventory Coordinator I provides integrated laboratory inventory and supply-management support at customer sites. The role uses electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to help orders move efficiently from dock to desk. Work is primarily independent at customer locations and takes place in laboratory and office environments, which may include loud equipment, varied temperatures, and exposure to chemical-based allergens such as penicillin and tetracycline. Required PPE may include lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and ear plugs. The position involves frequent standing, walking, and manual material handling; regular lifting of 30–40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; and use of pushcarts and forklifts to move items up to 100 pounds. Overtime may be necessary. The employee must pass Thermo Fisher Scientific pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, as well as any customer-required screening, credentialing, or badging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience.
Confidence 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.
Self-starter with attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including regular lifting of 30–40 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and using pushcarts and forklifts to move items up to 100 pounds.
Successful completion of Thermo Fisher Scientific pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Responsibilities

Use handheld RF scanners and a 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 ensure inventory records are up to date.
Respond to customer interactions primarily by email, follow up by phone, and assist internal partners with questions and issue resolution.
Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement workflow improvements.
Maintain safety and organization standards by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE.
Monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare, including national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually.
Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.