Site Specialist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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 

DESCRIPTION

At Unity Lab Services, we strive for excellence in laboratory support services that enable customers to focus on scientific work. As a Site Specialist II, your primary focus will be providing glass wash and autoclave services to support laboratory operations. You'll play a critical role in ensuring clean, sterile glassware and equipment are available for scientific research. You'll operate glass washing equipment and autoclaves, process contaminated labware, maintain cleaning protocols, and ensure proper sterilization procedures are followed. You'll manage the workflow of laboratory glassware, coordinate with researchers on their specific needs, and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance. Through your commitment to quality and safety standards, you'll help advance scientific discovery by ensuring researchers have the clean, sterile materials they need to conduct their work.

Work Shift

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

What will you do? 

• Use inventory/order management electronic systems to perform the following activities: on-site program replenishments and disbursements, receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry and expediting, customer service call resolution, product returns, and backorder processing 

• Perform laboratory services such as order delivery, glassware processing, biological waste processing, chemical inventory receipt/reconciliation, and media preparation  

• 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 responsibilities as assigned by management. 

How will you get here? 

Education 

High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience 

1 year of related experience within a laboratory setting or customer service is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred Fields of Study: Science-related
• Experience in GMP/GLP environment preferred
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and handheld scanners
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking capabilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-40 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
• Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes
• Schedule flexibility required
• Must maintain confidentiality and uphold company values
• May require operation of material handling equipment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment 

• Works primarily at customer sites, which may require independent work. Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc.) 

• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may need to be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), bump hats, and/or safety glasses. 

• Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally. 

• Regularly use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push/pull up to 100lbs 

• Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods. 

• Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.) 

• Ability to work overtime as needed. 

• 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 competitive remuneration, 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! 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 California is $22.00–$24.50.

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