Material Handler (fully based in Limerick, Ireland)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Limerick; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Material Handler for our Unity Lab Services team in Limerick, Ireland. This on-site role supports inventory management, lab operations, and customer service with a focus on safety and accuracy.

You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and adapt to an earlier shift (6:30am–3:00pm) when required. Responsibilities include maintaining stockrooms, handling chemical inventories, and adhering to GMP/GLP standards while providing reliable support to the lab and

Qualifications

• Preferably 1 year experience in warehouse, laboratory, or customer service environment.
• Experience in GMP/GLP environment preferred
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and handheld scanners
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-40 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Handle inventory management and maintain stockrooms in a laboratory setting.
• Provide laboratory support services and customer service with precision and care.
• Process lab materials and ensure smooth operations while following safety protocols and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Independent work

Multitasking

Tools

Inventory management systems

Handheld scanners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Location: Limerick, Ireland - On-site

Standard Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Working Hours Flexibility: Regular flexibility is required to work an earlier shift of 6:30am - 3:00pm when operationally required.

Please note: This role is based on-site in Limerick, Ireland. Candidates must be able to work from the Limerick location and have the flexibility to accommodate the earlier 6:30am start on a regular basis when required.

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.

DESCRIPTION: At Unity Lab Services, we strive for excellence in laboratory support services that enable customers to focus on scientific work. As a Material Handler based in Limerick, Ireland, you'll contribute to managing lab operations while representing Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You'll handle inventory management, laboratory support services, and customer service with precision and care. You'll maintain stockrooms, manage chemical inventories, process lab materials, and ensure smooth operations while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. Through attention to detail and commitment to service excellence, you'll help advance scientific discovery by supporting efficient lab operations.

Requirements

• Preferably 1 year experience required in warehouse, laboratory, or customer service environment but not mandatory. Other experiences will be considered.
• 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
• Valid driver's license may be required for some positions

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.