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Lead Site Specialist First Shift


Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Laboratory Setting 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

Job Description

Pay: $31.20/hr

Shift: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

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 chemical tracking glass wash media/reagent preparation and cell culture support operations.

  • 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.

  • 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. Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered.

Experience

3 years of progressive proven experience required

Experience working in Good x Practice (GxP) environment and International Air Transport Association (IATA)/ U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Goods certification required knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements are also a plus.

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 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 (including DOT physical) credentialing or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fishers criteria. You must obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card. The company will support candidates in obtaining this during the pre-employment process.

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!

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

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-*. 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 $23.04$31.70.

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: Experience:

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