Lab Specialist I - Day Shift

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous / toxic materials

Job Description

Schedule : 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm (Mon - Fri)

Compensation : $17.00 - $19.00 / HR

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.

Location / Division Specific Information

How do we make an impact?

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and premier service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer's laboratory's business needs.

What will you do?

Make on-site program replenishments and disbursements. Perform stockroom duties to include : receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, and other functions according to customer requirements.

Perform laboratory services such as glassware processing, biological waste processing, chemical inventory receipt / reconciliation, delivery of direct shipment orders to end users / performing required deliveries

Work within computer systems to access and follow standard operating procedures

Proactively communicate with the supervisor any customer concerns and / or potential problems.

Effectively address customer concerns within established resolution timeframes.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

How will you get here?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

0-1 Year experience within a laboratory setting preferred.

Experience working in customer service is also a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Strong communication skills, with a desire to deliver excellent customer service. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values.

Possesses a strong desire to serve the customer, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate with various levels of personnel at the customer site.

Must possess operating skills to use handheld scanners to enter data in various systems as needed; as well as analytical skills to reconcile reports.

Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses basic skills in Microsoft Office suite of software. Uses organizational skills to multi-task and meet due dates as needed.

Demonstrates the ability to understand the complexity of various work environments and work safely following all policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Works primarily at customer sites, which may require independent work at the customer locations. Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc.)

Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment must be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), bump hats, and / or safety glasses.

Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally.

Regularly use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push / pull up to 100lbs.

Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods.

Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.).

Ability to work overtime, or independently, as needed.

Compensation

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions

Annual performance-based bonus

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.