Lead Site Specialist (Sun-Wed 8am-6:30pm)
About The Position
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Join Unity Lab Services, a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as a Lead Site Specialist to contribute to global science advancement. In this role, you'll guide and support a team delivering essential laboratory support services that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. At customer sites, you'll oversee daily operations including inventory management, lab support services, media preparation, chemical handling, and equipment maintenance while ensuring exceptional customer service and regulatory compliance. You'll implement improvement initiatives, maintain safety standards, and serve as a key liaison between Thermo Fisher Scientific and our customers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma OR GED
- 4 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations or scientific services environment
- Experience managing small teams and supporting staff development
- Strong knowledge of GxP requirements and laboratory safety protocols
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to write and maintain SOPs and work instructions
- Experience with chemical handling, media preparation, and lab equipment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
- Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats, safety glasses, etc.
- Ability to work in environments with chemical allergens and varied temperatures
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Fields of Study: Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field
- GMP/GLP certification preferred
- IATA/DOT hazardous materials certification preferred
- Travel may be required up to 85% for some positions
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations including inventory management, lab support services, media preparation, chemical handling, and equipment maintenance.
- Ensure exceptional customer service and regulatory compliance.
- Implement improvement initiatives.
- Maintain safety standards.
- Serve as a key liaison between Thermo Fisher Scientific and our customers.
- Guide and support a team delivering essential laboratory support services.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
