Sr Inventory Management Specialist, Part-Time

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Bothell, WA

About The Position

The Sr Inventory Management Specialist supports Unity Lab Services by providing inventory, order-management, and laboratory services at customer sites. The role uses electronic inventory and order-management systems to replenish and manage supplies, process orders and returns, resolve customer service issues, and maintain reports that support contractual requirements. Additional laboratory services include order delivery, glassware processing, biological waste processing, chemical inventory receipt and reconciliation, and media preparation. The specialist works primarily at customer sites, sometimes independently, and contributes to safety and process-improvement activities. The position is part-time, with a four-hour shift during operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required as needed. The role involves physical material handling and work in laboratory and warehouse settings, including environments with temperature variation, hazardous or toxic materials, chemical-based allergens, machinery noise, strong odors, and required personal protective equipment. Employment is conditional on successfully completing Thermo Fisher Scientific pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Fluent ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and uphold Thermo Fisher Scientific’s values, including confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with various levels of personnel at customer sites.
Ability to independently operate handheld scanners and enter data in various systems.
Analytical skills to reconcile reports.
Computer proficiency and intermediate skills with Microsoft Office software.
Organizational skills to multitask and meet due dates.
Ability to work independently at customer sites as required.
Ability to lift 30–40 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to use equipment to push or pull loads up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform manual material handling—including twisting, bending, reaching, and lifting—for prolonged periods.
Ability to work in varied temperatures and environments where chemical-based allergens may be present.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to complete required pre-employment and customer-mandated screenings, credentialing, or badging.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience in a laboratory setting.
Customer service experience.
Inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

Use electronic inventory and order-management systems for on-site replenishments and disbursements, receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry and expediting, customer service call resolution, product returns, and backorder processing.
Perform laboratory services including order delivery, glassware processing, biological waste processing, chemical inventory receipt and reconciliation, and media preparation.
Analyze, maintain, and reconcile reports to ensure contractual requirements are met.
Connect proactively with the supervisor about customer concerns or potential problems and address customer concerns within established resolution timeframes.
Participate in safety programs, including hazard identification, inspections, and incident reporting or investigation as required.
Engage in process-improvement activities.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and healthcare.
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 of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave: three weeks for bonding and eight weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
Career and development prospects.