Biotech Materials Handler II – Cold Storage & Shipping

Thermo Fisher; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career advancement opportunities

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Maryland is seeking an Operations Technician 2 to manage receipt, storage, and shipment of biological specimens and materials across a wide temperature range, from room temperature to ultra-cold. The role emphasizes careful documentation, database-driven tracking, and independent decision-making in a regulated repository setting.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with daytime hours, and offers benefits as part of the Fisher BioServices unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year minimum experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain.
• Preferred: several years in a biological sample repository with multiple inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, inventory, and store biological specimens and clinical materials from ambient to -196°C.
• Manage specimen movements using database systems with accurate tracking and documentation.
• Prepare shipments, assemble kits, print labels, and collaborate with team members and clients to maintain compliant sample management.

Skills

Cold storage handling

Ability to work in cold conditions

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Maryland is seeking an Operations Technician 2 to manage receipt, storage, and shipment of biological specimens and materials across a wide temperature range, from room temperature to ultra-cold. The role emphasizes careful documentation, database-driven tracking, and independent decision-making in a regulated repository setting.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with daytime hours, and offers benefits as part of the Fisher BioServices unit.