Laboratory Operations Team Lead

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customers laboratorys business needs.

What will you do

This position directs the daily workflow for a small team under the direction of the site lead and/or supervisor enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service in support of our contractual obligations. May oversee service offerings including but not limited to: order/stockroom/dock management procurement material handling and chemical tracking.

• Effectively lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site lab specialists. Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection identification of training needs and solutions coordinating development training and employee performance evaluations.

• Deliver on committed contractual scope of work. Assist with tracking business metrics.

• Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits as the site subject-matter expert and act as a resource to identify savings and opportunities.

• Implement SOPs conduct site audits and assist with completion of annual physical inventory.

• Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.

• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations professionally and positively.

• Be involved with and support safety programs such as hazard identification conduct inspections and incident reporting/investigations as required.

• May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

How will you get here

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree in a related field preferred or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills.

Experience

3 years of progressive experience in inventory management materials management laboratory operations scientific services supply chain logistics or related operational environments.
Preferred Fields of Study: Biology Chemistry or related scientific field
Experience managing small teams and supporting staff development
Strong knowledge of GxP requirements and laboratory safety protocols
Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to write and maintain SOPs and work instructions
Experience with chemical handling media preparation and lab equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats safety glasses etc.
Ability to work in environments with chemical allergens and varied temperatures
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Valid drivers license with clean driving record

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Leadership abilities and interpersonal skills are required to lead and enhance team culture

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientifics values including confidentiality.

• Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.

• Possesses strong analytical abilities to problem solve make timely decisions re-balance staff workloads and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities while functioning in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Requires the ability to lift push and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; lift 50 pounds occasionally including operation and use of pushcarts pallet jacks forklifts etc.

• Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods.

• Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (penicillin tetracycline etc.). Depending on the area of the building personal protective equipment may be required.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fishers pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening credentialing or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fishers criteria.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare 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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