Material Handler II

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Rockville, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler II works at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Rockville, Maryland location within the Clinical Trial Division (CTD) / Fisher BioServices business unit. The role supports cold-chain custody solutions for biological materials used in clinical trials and public health research, helping ensure temperature-sensitive investigational agents are packaged and distributed safely and reliably to clinical sites worldwide. The position requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and cGMP guidelines. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The work includes exposure to cold storage, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen cryogenics while using appropriate personal protective equipment. Occasional travel between local facilities may be needed to support business operations.

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 for working 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 and handle exposure to dry ice (-78°C) and liquid nitrogen cryogenics (-196°C) using appropriate 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 ambient, dry ice, and frozen temperature conditions.
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 updates to clinical site professionals.
Maintain repository cleanliness, restock warehouse inventory, and assist with equipment checks.
Support continuous process improvement while following SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
Follow applicable GMP and safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Performance-related bonus where eligible and potential variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.
Annual merit performance-based increase.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
Paid time off, including at least 120 hours annually, and 10 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.