Sr. Scientific Support Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Juncos, PR

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Sr. Scientific Support Specialist to join the Scientific Support team at Unity Lab Services. The role provides tailored laboratory services and supply management, helping ensure laboratories are stocked, compliant, and operating efficiently. Work includes maintaining chemical inventory, supporting laboratory operations such as glassware washing, and providing scientific support such as buffer preparation. The position primarily involves working independently at customer sites in a laboratory setting. The work environment requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards, and may include exposure to chemical-based allergens such as penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment is often required. Overtime may be necessary. Employment is contingent on successful completion of Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, as well as any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of work experience in a laboratory setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a safety-first approach.
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and DOT labeling requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to regularly lift 30–40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use pushcarts and forklifts to move loads of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and frequently perform manual handling of chemical containers.
Ability to work in environments with chemical-based allergens and use required personal protective equipment.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Responsibilities

Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates through bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
Apply GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity, including calibration, during buffer and media preparation.
Wash and sterilize glassware to maintain laboratory cleanliness and meet safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.