About this role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Pay Range: $19.64 - $25.90
1st Shift Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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:
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Perform specific tasks associated with labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization through autoclaving
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Handle gas cylinder order placements and possess knowledge of gas meters, with the ability to safely manage encounters with HAZMAT materials.
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Collect used labware/materials from various labs and ensure dedicated points of use are fully restocked
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Handle gas, garment, and dry ice management, ensuring a consistent supply and safe storage of these materials.
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Partner with clients to understand their labware and material needs, providing timely support and ensuring stock availability
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Follow well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs & Work Instructions
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Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in tracking business metrics.
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May perform other duties as assigned by management. Keys to Success:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
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2+ years' experience with material handling, customer facing, lab environment or related experience is required.
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Good x Practice (GxP) environment or laboratory setting experience preferred
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
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Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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Physical Requirements / Work Environment
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The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
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Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
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The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and pallet jacks.
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Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
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Overtime work may also be necessary.
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Compensation and Benefits
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The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $20.62–$30.94.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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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
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards