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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 & autoclaving, and ensuring labs are well-stocked, compliant, and operate efficiently.

Shift: Monday - Friday, start time between 6am - 7am, end time between 2:30pm - 3:30pm   

A day in the Life: 

• Perform laboratory support services which includes glassware processing, biological waste processing, and chemical replenishment and management.
• Perform the decontamination and sterilization of laboratory apparatus in a timely manner.
• Routinely prepares external tubing components for laboratory systems in a timely manner. 
• Routinely operates laboratory equipment.
• Maintains daily metrics and updates shared metrics document weekly.
• Proactively connect with the supervisor any customer concerns and/or potential problems and address customer concerns within established resolution timeframes.
• Engage in process improvement activities.
• Be involved with safety programs such as hazard identification, inspections and incident reporting/investigation as required.

• 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.  
• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment is required to be worn, including lab coats, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), and/or safety glasses.
• Occasionally required to lift 30 - 40lbs.
• Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling for prolonged periods.

• 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. 

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