Sr. Scientific Support Specialist

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do important work. And youll 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 Scientific Support team at Unity Lab Services providing tailored lab services and supply management. We seek an enthusiastic Lab Specialist to be responsible for chemical inventory lab support functions like glasswash and scientific support such as buffer preparation ensuring labs are well-stocked compliant and operate efficiently.

A day in the Life:

• Verify chemical inventory levels locations and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
• Receive inspect label and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
• Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling storage conditions or inventory records.
• Use GDP for conjugate base pairing titration techniques chemical compatibility and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep.
• Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

2 years of work experience in a lab setting required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel Outlook Teams).
• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and a safety-first approach.
• Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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 and manual material handling of chemical containers are frequent activities sometimes in varied temperature 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 100000 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.

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