Sr. Site Specialist – Logistic & Lab Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotechnology sector is seeking a Sr. Site Specialist for Logistic & Lab Support in Burnaby, B.C. This full-time role involves logistics tasks, lab support, and sample management, ensuring safety and efficiency in research operations. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment, managing various responsibilities related to lab equipment maintenance and biological material management. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a related degree and customer service experience.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Vision care

Paid Jury Duty

Safety shoe program

Prescription safety glasses program

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Familiar with general laboratory protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab equipment maintenance including freezer defrosting.
• Receive and store biological samples; handle dry ice.
• Manage biological materials and update inventory.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solver

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/BS degree in a related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Environmental Conditions

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

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

We are passionate about service delivery excellence for Unity Lab Services. You will be working with a growing team of customer-centric professionals who are skilled to perform a variety of managed services ranging from logistics tasks to scientific support roles. Our colleagues enjoy a collaborative work environment with a strong safety culture and a balanced mix of lab and desk work.

Location

Burnaby, B.C.

Job Type

Full-time; Permanent

How will you make an impact?

This position will spend a majority of its time focused on services that include logistic support, lab support, and sample management to help our clients focus on research. You will promote a safe and constantly improving work environment by participating in site safety programs, cost savings analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

What will you do?

Multi-function responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Equipment Upkeep: Perform lab equipment maintenance following company protocols and maintain appropriate records. This includes tasks such as freezer defrosting, incubator decontamination, etc.
• Escort vendors for onsite service events.
• Register incoming chemicals/reagents, update internal system, conduct monthly inventory, dispose of materials, coordinate HHM disposal.
• Receiving: receive and store incoming biological samples in appropriate temperature locations, handle dry ice, liquid nitrogen and collapse or recycle packaging material.
• Biological Material Management: Access cryo- and ultra-low freezers to coordinate, transfer, or remove materials in an accurate and timely manner and track records in an internal spreadsheet. Using inventory systems to enter biological materials upon arrival. Support assesses, migration and update current inventory.
• Capture and report job specific metrics to Site Supervisor and maintain good record-keeping.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.
  
  

How will you get here?

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience working in customer service and in a subcontractor matrixed environment is preferred.
• Familiar with general laboratory protocols
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of lifting, pushing and/or pulling 30 lbs consistently; may be required to lift 35 lbs
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• BA/BS degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented, problem solver, organized, promotes a collaborative workplace
• Must possess the interpersonal skills to be able to interact with various levels of personnel & customers
• Must be responsible, accountable and take ownership of one’s work
• Capable of efficient time management to prioritize own work and meet business efficiency metrics
  
  

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Paid Jury Duty
• Safety shoe program
• Prescription safety glasses program
• Free on-site parking
  
  

Schedule

• 8 Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Compensation

The salary range estimated for this position based in Canada is $41,200.00–$61,750.00.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Training, Consulting, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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