Lead Scientific Support Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Cambridge, MA

8h • $26 - $38 • 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 Scientific Support team at Unity Lab Services, providing tailored lab services and supply management. We seek an enthusiastic Lab Specialist to be responsible for chemical inventory, lab support functions like glasswash, and scientific support such as buffer preparation, ensuring labs are well-stocked, compliant, and operate efficiently. A day in the Life: · Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners. · Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations. · Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records. · Use GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep. · Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards. · May perform other duties as assigned by management. Keys to Success: Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree required, Bachelor's preferred. Experience 3+ years of work experience in a lab setting required. Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years of work experience in a lab setting 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.
• Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
• Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
• Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
• Use GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep.
• Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
• We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
• We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: 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, and 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: Associate degree