Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead Scientific Support Specialist

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$40kDetected 1 day ago
AccessibilityExcelUnityResearchCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
  • Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years of work experience in a lab setting required.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.
  • 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 activiti es, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
  • Overtime work may also be necessary.

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Compensation

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $25.60-$38.00.

Benefits

  • We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits.
  • Accessibility/Disability Access
  • Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job
  • For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments.
  • 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
  • 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

Company info

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job
  • This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job

This listing is sourced directly from Thermo Fisher Scientific's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.