Sr Lab Support Specialist - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance. Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards. Cold Room/Freezers
-22°F/-6°C. Laboratory Setting. Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.). Standing for full shift. Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.

Pay Range: $18.54 to $25.30

1st Shift – Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Join our dedicated team in Unity Lab Services as a Lab Support Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an organized individual to handle lab support operations, including glasswash, garment management, and gas/dry ice management. You'll be the primary point of contact for lab personnel, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all support activities.

• Perform specific tasks associated with labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization through autoclaving.
• Handle gas cylinder order placements and possess knowledge of gas meters, with the ability to safely manage encounters with HAZMAT materials.
• Collect used labware/materials from various labs and ensure dedicated points of use are fully restocked.
• Handle gas, garment, and dry ice management, ensuring a consistent supply and safe storage of these materials.
• Partner with clients to understand their labware and material needs, providing timely support and ensuring stock availability.
• Follow well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs & Work Instructions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in tracking business metrics.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 2 years of experience with customer facing – retail, inventory or related experience is required.

• 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.

• 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, reaching, and bending 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.

• 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.

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $18.54–$27.81. 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.

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