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Sr Bioreactor Support Specialist 1st Shift


Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 26
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Pay Range: $20.72 to $26.70

1st shift - Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM
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 thelargest 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 Bioreactor Support team at Unity Lab Services providing tailored lab services and supply management to our Biotech customers. We seek an enthusiastic Bioreactor Support Specialist to be responsible for bioreactor assembly maintenance and support ensuring bioreactors are well-maintained compliant and operate efficiently.

A day in the Life:

  • Utilize various tools for reactor assembly and maintenance.

  • Perform tube maintenance and assembly tasks.

  • Conduct advanced reactor part-assembly and modifications to meet customer requests.

  • Operate the autoclave and rinse equipment for sterilization.

  • Execute basic reactor part-assembly and advanced autoclave usage for built reactors.

  • Disburse reactor parts and ensure proper ergonomic tool use.

  • Apply basic knowledge of pressure testing in a sterile environment.

  • Utilization of Good Documentation Practices in all record keeping maintaining metric data for work performed. Instrument verifications and calibrations following customer and manufacturers protocols.
  • Tracking of lab equipment information including calibration schedules open work orders and equipment status using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CCMS)
  • Participate in individual or group projects that can include cost savings analysis learning groups writing job training methods and leading team meetings
  • May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Keys to Success:

Education

High school Diploma/GED requires. Associates Degree preferred.

Experience

2 years in mechanical assembly/maintenance preferred; Bioreactor experience and lab experience preferred.

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.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites.

  • 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).

  • Standing walking and manual material handling of chemical containers are frequent activities sometimes in varied temperature environments.

  • Overtime work may also be necessary.

  • 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 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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Thermo Fisher Scientific is anEEO/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-*.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 followingup 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 $20.72$26.70.

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

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