Sr. Scientific Support Specialist
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. 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.
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
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C
- Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
- Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
- 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
- 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) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
