Sr Scientific Support Specialist - Scale Up Lab

Thermo Fisher ScientificCambridge, MA
Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2 years of work experience in a lab setting required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
  • Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

  • Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
  • Will work with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
  • Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, 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 and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
  • Standing, walking, and manual material handling of chemical containers are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.

Responsibilities

  • Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
  • Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
  • Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
  • Use GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep.
  • Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
  • May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance and family support programs
  • Commuter benefits
  • 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
  • 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

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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