Lead Manufacturing Support Specialist - Second Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Boston, MA

12d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world-class experts to address unique laboratory business needs. The Lead Manufacturing Support Specialist performs a wide range of materials management, inventory, and coordination activities supporting manufacturing supply chain operations across multiple locations. This role supports daily warehouse and logistics operations within a cGMP environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ year's experience with material handling, supply chain, or manufacturing required
• Experience working in a cGMP environment.
• Experience using the following ERP systems strongly preferred: Oracle, Veeva, Coupa, LIMS, MES, temperature monitoring systems, and logistics platforms (including World Courier and FedEx Custom Critical).
• 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.
• As a condition of employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening (including DOT physical), credentialing, or badging requirements.
• Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.
• You must obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card.
• The company will support candidates in obtaining this during the pre-employment process.
• The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
• Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
• The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
• Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
• Overtime and on-call work may also be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store materials in alignment with material specifications and required temperature conditions; ensure accurate system transactions and physical handling, including use of material handling equipment.
• Perform sampling and retain activities for incoming materials, including proper documentation, storage, and coordination with Quality Control for testing and delivery.
• Coordinate and execute material transfers between locations, ensuring proper temperature control, documentation, and chain of custody throughout transport.
• Execute and oversee ERP transactions including material receipts, transfers, issuing, batch creation, inventory adjustments, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate inventory by managing storage conditions, performing cycle counts, monitoring discrepancies, and supporting reconciliation activities.
• Support shipping and logistics activities, including coordination with carriers and cross functional teams to ensure timely and compliant domestic and international shipments.
• Partner with Quality, Technical Operations, Regulatory, Procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve material flow issues, including shortages, damaged goods, or documentation gaps.
• Monitor temperature control systems and devices, investigate excursions, and escalate issues as needed to ensure compliance.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute material kitting and staging activities to support production schedules, including both MES and non-MES processes.
• Support cleanroom operations including gowning and material movement into controlled environments while maintaining required standards.
• Manage min/max inventory levels, review expiry data, and coordinate replenishment and disposal activities as needed.
• Procure, track, and manage bulk gases and other critical materials in alignment with production requirements.
• Provide guidance on inventory control, supply chain processes, and operational best practices.
• Participate in cross functional projects, task forces, and supply chain initiatives as a key contributor.
• Safely operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and company vehicles.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support unplanned events or operational disruptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• 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 in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

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