Senior Lab Support Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Cambridge, MA

3d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

NOTE: This position requires frequent travel between 3 sites in the Boston/Cambridge area, therefore, an active driver's license and reliable personal transportation is required. 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 team in Unity Lab Services as a Lab Support Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an organized individual to handle lab support operations, including glasswash, garment management, and gas/dry ice management. You'll be the primary point of contact for lab personnel, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all support activities. A day in the Life: Perform specific tasks associated with labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization through autoclaving Handle gas cylinder order placements and possess knowledge of gas meters, with the ability to safely manage encounters with HAZMAT materials. Collect used labware/materials from various labs and ensure dedicated points of use are fully restocked Handle gas, garment, and dry ice management, ensuring a consistent supply and safe storage of these materials. Partner with clients to understand their labware and lab consumables needs, providing timely support and ensuring stock availability Follow well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs & Work Instructions Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in tracking business metrics. May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years experience with material handling required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• This position requires frequent travel between 3 sites in the Boston/Cambridge area, therefore, an active driver's license and reliable personal transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Good x Practice (GxP) environment or laboratory setting experience preferred
• Prior experience using a pallet jack is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific tasks associated with labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization through autoclaving
• Handle gas cylinder order placements and possess knowledge of gas meters, with the ability to safely manage encounters with HAZMAT materials.
• Collect used labware/materials from various labs and ensure dedicated points of use are fully restocked
• Handle gas, garment, and dry ice management, ensuring a consistent supply and safe storage of these materials.
• Partner with clients to understand their labware and lab consumables needs, providing timely support and ensuring stock availability
• Follow well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs & Work Instructions
• Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in tracking business metrics.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
• We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
• 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• 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

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