Lead Lab Support Specialist Job at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cambridge, MA

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

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 at Unity Lab Services as a Lab Support Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers' unique needs. Are you an organized individual with a passion for ensuring smooth lab operations?

In this role, we handle crucial lab support activities, including glasswash , garment management, and gas/dry ice management. We ensure compliance and efficiency in all support activities, acting as the primary point of contact for lab personnel. 

A day in the Life:

  • Perform labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and autoclave sterilization.

  • Handle gas cylinder orders, manage gas meters, and safely handle HAZMAT materials.

  • Collect and restock labware/materials, ensuring consistent supply and safe storage of dry ice, garments, and gas.

  • Partner with clients to understand and meet their labware and material needs.

  • Follow procedures outlined by Best Practices, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

  • Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in supervising business metrics.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Keys to Success:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

3+ years experience with material handling required .

Good x Practice ( GxP ) environment or laboratory setting experience required

Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • 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.

  • Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment 

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 forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temper ature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary. 

Benefits

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!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today!

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $21.76–$32.63.

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:

  • 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit:

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work

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