Sr Site Specialist - Lab Services - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • North Chicago, IL

1d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs. As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in laboratory support services, inventory management, logistics, waste handling, or related operational roles.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple operational functions or in a cross-trained capacity strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a box truck or similar commercial vehicle (up to 10,000 lbs.) required.
• Experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, or regulated (GMP/GLP) environments preferred.
• Experience with material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) preferred.
• Working knowledge of inventory systems, handheld scanners, and material tracking processes.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety procedures, and compliance requirements across multiple functional areas.
• General understanding of laboratory operations, safety practices, and waste handling procedures preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and transition between different job functions as needed.
• Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles and maintain compliance with driving and safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must meet all pre-employment and customer-specific screening requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working across multiple operational functions or in a cross-trained capacity strongly preferred.
• Experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, or regulated (GMP/GLP) environments preferred.
• Experience with material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) preferred.
• General understanding of laboratory operations, safety practices, and waste handling procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a cross-functional resource providing backup coverage and operational support across multiple laboratory service roles, including inventory management, stockroom operations, material handling, waste management, glassware processing, and logistics/delivery.
• Perform inventory and order management activities using electronic systems, including receiving, stocking, replenishment, cycle counts, and order fulfillment.
• Execute delivery routes, including transport of laboratory supplies, chemicals, samples, dry ice, glassware and gas cylinders using company transit vehicles (including box trucks where applicable).
• Support laboratory operations through glassware washing, sterilization, and distribution in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collect, sort, transport, and consolidate hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Load and unload dock deliveries, restock inventory, and maintain organized stockroom operations.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, pushcarts, forklifts, and gas cylinder carts (as certified).
• Provide routine customer support, resolving basic issues and escalating more complex concerns appropriately.
• Follow all safety regulations, SOPs, GMP/GLP guidelines, and site-specific procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete all required training to remain qualified across supported functions.
• Adapt quickly to different functional areas and responsibilities based on daily operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Healthcare
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED