Inventory Management Specialist II
About The Position
Through Unity Lab Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides integrated laboratory services, support, and supply management tailored to customers’ laboratory business needs. Inventory Management Specialists use electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to help orders move efficiently from dock to desk. This role primarily involves working independently at customer sites and supporting inventory operations, customer interactions, and safe, organized work areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The listed pay is $21.50 per hour; the estimated Massachusetts pay range is $15.85–$22.00 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus. Work may involve laboratory, warehouse, office, cleanroom, cold-room/freezer, and other varied-temperature settings; chemical-based allergens and hazardous or toxic materials may be present. Required PPE and customer-specific screening may apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 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 by email, and a friendly, solution-focused approach.
- Self-starter who demonstrates attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork.
- Ability to lift 30–40 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally; ability to use pushcarts and forklifts to move loads up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform manual material handling frequently, including in varied-temperature environments.
- Ability to meet applicable pre-employment and customer-mandated screening, credentialing, and 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 keep inventory records current.
- Respond to customers primarily by email, follow up by phone, and assist internal partners in resolving questions and building trust.
- Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement workflow improvements.
- Follow site safety and organization guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision plans and health incentive programs.
- Paid holidays (10 annually).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).
- Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage in accordance with company policy.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
