Scientific Support Specialist I -Glasswash
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. Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00PM. Monday - Friday 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: Perform routine laboratory support activities across multiple functions, including delivery of dry ice, collection and distribution of glassware. Glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards. May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 0-1 year of work experience within a laboratory setting using Tunnel Washers, Miele Washers, and glassware dryer systems.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
- Ability to read, understand and follow SOPs, safety procedures, SDS documentation, safety procedures and compliance requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.).
- Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, safety glasses and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
- The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs. (up to 50 lbs. occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts to move up to 150 lbs.
- Standing, walking, and manual material handling (twisting, bending reaching, lifting) for prolonged periods, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
Nice To Haves
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory support activities across multiple functions, including delivery of dry ice, collection and distribution of glassware.
- Glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
- Chemical inventory.
- Lab support functions like glasswash.
- Scientific support such as buffer preparation.
- Ensuring labs are well-stocked, compliant, and operate efficiently.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
