Senior Lab Support Specialist

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

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.

• Perform specific tasks associated with labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization through autoclaving
• Handle gas cylinder order placements and possess knowledge of gas meters, with the ability to safely manage encounters with HAZMAT materials.
• Collect used labware/materials from various labs and ensure dedicated points of use are fully restocked
• Handle gas, garment, and dry ice management, ensuring a consistent supply and safe storage of these materials.
• Partner with clients to understand their labware and lab consumables needs, providing timely support and ensuring stock availability
• Follow well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs & Work Instructions
• Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in tracking business metrics.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 2+ years experience with material handling required.
• Good x Practice (GxP) environment or laboratory setting experience preferred
• Prior experience using a pallet jack is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and pallet-jacks to move heavier items. Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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