Sr Site Specialist- Lab Support

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room / Freezers -22degreesF / -6degrees C, 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

Sr. Site Specialist - Lab Support

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri) 8am-430pm.

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, 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.)

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. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location / Division Specific Information

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for coordinated lab services, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and elite service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs. Position is located in Cambridge, MA.

Discover Impactful Work :

The position supports the daily support of the Scientific Service Program, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service for Research and Development. Responsible for meeting goals and objectives of the customer location, as determined by contractual requirements.

A day in the Life :

Order special laboratory supplies and consumables on behalf of clients as requested and distribute

Maintain lab signage (for example : lab ownership, ULS support staff, safety related signage, sign-in sheets, waste signs)

Perform monthly checks of samples.

Perform routine and non-routine activities on chemglass reactors, chillers, KF titrators, pH meters, and Hydrogen generators. Submit work orders as needed for equipment issues.

Freezer and Refrigeration Defrosting and Cleaning Work Activities

Submit facilities work orders as needed.

Weekly mobile phase preparation for chromatography units.

Perform routine inspections of lab space areas to ensure general tidiness of area.

Clean / decontaminate / sanitize common use hoods on an as needed basis.

Participate in upkeep of general lab standards (5S)

Keys to Success : Education

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate degree in related field.

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Attention to detail; technical problem-solving skills; and multi-task

Trained in basic laboratory safety.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Proven excellence in customer service skills.

Detail oriented, problem solver, promotes a team environment.

Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and confident working in systems and databases.

Strong collaborative skills and ability to prioritize tasks to support objectives to completion.

Ability to establish and develop positive customer relationships.

Demonstrate expertise in the ability to identify inefficiencies in any process and make recommendations for improvement.

Ability to instantly adapt to a flexible and changing schedule.

Good time management and organizational skills

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Works primarily at customer locations, in office environment to include cubicles and / or in and around shipping / receiving docks, stock rooms, storage locations and laboratory environments.

Ability to lift, push and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; may be required to lift 50 lbs.

May be able to use material handling equipment such as push carts and pallet jacks.

Personal protective equipment (lab coats, coveralls, hood, facemask, hairnets and / or safety gloves) in certain buildings / areas.

Some areas require steel toe shoes, bump hats and / or safety glasses.

Benefits

We will provide the vital equipment for your role including : computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. We also provide any Personal Protective Equipment you may need including : lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

Additionally, we provide commuter benefits, 401K matching, health & dental medical coverage, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement. 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.

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.