Lead Lab Support Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. 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. Discover Impactful Work: Join our dedicated team at Unity Lab Services as a Lab Support Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers' unique needs. Are you an organized individual with a passion for ensuring smooth lab operations? In this role, we handle crucial lab support activities, including glasswash, garment management, and gas/dry ice management. We ensure compliance and efficiency in all support activities, acting as the primary point of contact for lab personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years experience with material handling required.
• Good x Practice (GxP) environment or laboratory setting experience required
• Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.

Responsibilities

• Perform labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and autoclave sterilization.
• Handle gas cylinder orders, manage gas meters, and safely handle HAZMAT materials.
• Collect and restock labware/materials, ensuring consistent supply and safe storage of dry ice, garments, and gas.
• Partner with clients to understand and meet their labware and material needs.
• Follow procedures outlined by Best Practices, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in supervising business metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance and family support programs
• Commuter benefits
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• Accident and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED