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The Lab Support Tech I cordially greets and receives patients, ascertains their needs, and appropriately directs them. This role includes computer and telephone use, clerical duties, and performing ...
The Lab Support Tech I cordially greets and receives patients, ascertains their needs, and appropriately directs them. This role includes computer and telephone use, clerical duties, and performing ...
The Lab Support Tech I cordially greets and receives patients, ascertains their needs, and appropriately directs them. This role includes computer and telephone use, clerical duties, and performing ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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| Aspect | Lab Support | Lab Technician |
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| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training | Associate degree or certification in laboratory sciences |
| Work Environment | Assisting lab staff, preparing materials, cleaning equipment | Performing tests, analyzing samples, recording data |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Hospitals, clinics, research labs | Medical labs, research institutions, diagnostic centers |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 16 days ago
Thermo Fisher Scientific rating
7.7
Based on 398 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
188th of 518 rated manufacturers
Job description
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
Job Description
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 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:
- Identify labs daily priorities and communicate cross functionally with ULS/Vertex teams for execution.
- Attend science meetings to understand workflow, timing of needs, and experimental plans against material availability.
- Manage specialty consumable stocking areas onsite and offsite.
- Manage physical stocking requirements and areas for non-standard consumables.
- Execute special order entry and supplier management of external vendors on behalf of science stakeholder group.
- Manage ordering to provide updates and resolutions on backorder tracking reports, supply availability and delivery schedule.
- Facilitate lab requests that may include, but are not limited to: media preparation & commercially procured media, Lab Stock Consumables, autoclave/glass wash support, etc..
- Promotes organization of lab space.
- Coordinate execution of Lab Management processes at the direction of the assigned science management stakeholder(s)
- Facilitate planning and scheduling for repair and PM/Calibration availability for Lab Instrumentation.
- On-call during normal business hours for cold storage alarms and emergencies.
- Support asset/instrument tagging for assigned lab
- Coordinate with internal teams for support with: installation, relocation and decommissioning for assigned labs assets/equipment
- Facilitate tracking for Waste Pick Up requests
- Coordinate lab coat replenishment requests
- Create outbound shipping requests and coordinate with shipping department on incoming shipments for lab
- Supply Chain liaison for incoming shipments
- Receive requested incoming materials according to SOP
- Communicate updates for material requests to all appropriate contacts
Keys to Success:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
Experience
3+ years of work experience in a lab setting 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.
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
- Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.
- 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.
- As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher's 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 Fisher's 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 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! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
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 $25.60-$32.30.
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: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Industry
Biotechnology research and development
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Waltham, MA, US
Year founded
1956