Thermo Fisher Scientific
Lead Scientific Support Specialist
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Sponsorship not specified$30k-$40kDetected 1 day ago
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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
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