Material Handler II
About The Position
The Material Handler II works in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Clinical Trial Division (CTD) / Fisher BioServices business unit in Rockville, Maryland. The role supports cold-chain custody solutions for biological materials used in clinical trials and public health research by ensuring the safe packaging and reliable distribution of temperature-sensitive investigational agents to clinical sites worldwide while meeting quality and compliance standards. The position involves preparing and tracking shipments and inventory across a range of storage temperatures, coordinating with clinical sites, maintaining repository and warehouse conditions, and following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cGMP guidelines. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional travel between local facilities possible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse, supply chain, pharmaceutical, or a related field.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills to partner effectively with team members and healthcare professionals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access, and web-based logistics or database applications.
- Familiarity with universal precautions, cGMP standards, and safe handling procedures for hazardous materials.
- Strong attention to detail, proactive organizational skills, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in cold storage environments with exposure to dry ice (-78°C) and liquid nitrogen cryogenics (-196°C) using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Capacity to work on a computer and perform repetitive workstation tasks for up to 6 hours per day.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a regulated laboratory, cGMP facility, or cold-chain logistics environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, pack, and label shipments across temperature conditions ranging from ambient to dry ice and frozen storage.
- Process investigational agent requests and track inventory movements using the COSMOS database, FedEx PowerShip, and UPS systems.
- Coordinate site registrations, manage drug recall documentation, and communicate key updates directly with clinical site professionals.
- Maintain repository cleanliness, restock warehouse inventory, and assist with equipment checks to uphold safety standards.
- Support continuous process improvement while following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cGMP guidelines.
- Travel occasionally between local facilities to support business operations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Performance-related bonus where eligible.
- Annual merit performance-based increase.
- Medical benefits, including a choice of national medical plans and health incentive programs.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off/annual leave, including at least 120 hours of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Employee assistance and family support programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
