Material Handler I - Day Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Frederick, MD

5d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Compensation Starting pay is $21/hr + annual merit and bonus eligibility, PTO, 401k matching and more! Schedule Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm (overtime as needed) Key Responsibilities: Receive and store samples efficiently. Use an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples. Coordinate and prioritize workload to ensure quality-minded, accurate operations. Pull samples and confirm accuracy for outgoing shipments. Prepare outbound shipments for timely dispatch. Work closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance, and database updates. Maintain files for validation of data and prepare reports of information and sample data. Participate in process improvement and safety focused activities. Handle and inventory specimens at various temperatures, adhering to safety and compliance guidelines. Job Requirements: Minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent experience. Preferred Skills: Previous repository/laboratory experience preferred. Proven track record to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel. Expertise in handling, processing, and storing specimens using a computerized system. Ability to lift 45 lbs regularly and stand for the entirety of the shift. Excellent communication skills and effective problem-solving abilities. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Strong critical thinking and strategic prioritization skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Outstanding organizational abilities to successfully implement tasks. Knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory, and quality assurance/control. IATA Dangerous Goods Training for Class 6.2 Shipping. Blood Borne Pathogens Training. Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, and hazardous agents. Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols. Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbs. Must handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78°C) or liquid nitrogen (-196°C) for up to 6 hours per day. Must use a computer for up to 6 hours per day. Join a dynamic team in the high-tech industry, contributing to a healthier world. Pursue excellence with us!

Requirements

Minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to lift 45 lbs regularly and stand for the entirety of the shift.
Excellent communication skills and effective problem-solving abilities.
Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Strong critical thinking and strategic prioritization skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Outstanding organizational abilities to successfully implement tasks.
Knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory, and quality assurance/control.
IATA Dangerous Goods Training for Class 6.2 Shipping.
Blood Borne Pathogens Training.

Nice To Haves

Previous repository/laboratory experience preferred.
Proven track record to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.
Expertise in handling, processing, and storing specimens using a computerized system.

Responsibilities

Receive and store samples efficiently.
Use an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples.
Coordinate and prioritize workload to ensure quality-minded, accurate operations.
Pull samples and confirm accuracy for outgoing shipments.
Prepare outbound shipments for timely dispatch.
Work closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance, and database updates.
Maintain files for validation of data and prepare reports of information and sample data.
Participate in process improvement and safety focused activities.
Handle and inventory specimens at various temperatures, adhering to safety and compliance guidelines.