Cryogenic Materials Handler II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus eligibility

Excellent Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific, within Fisher BioServices, seeks an Operations Technician 2 to handle receipt, inventory, storage, withdrawal, and shipment of biological specimens in environments from room temperature to ultra-low (-196°C). This role requires independent work, attention to detail, and adherence to GMP standards.

Based in Maryland, the position is a Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm shift. Expect lifting up to 50 lbs and use of databases to track materials and shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain.
• Prefer several years in a biological sample repository.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of cold storage facilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, inventory, and store biological specimens and clinical materials in temperature-controlled environments.
• Manage specimen movements using specialized database systems with accurate tracking and documentation.
• Prepare shipments, assemble kits, print labels, and collaborate with team members to maintain compliant sample management processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cold storage facilities

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific, within Fisher BioServices, seeks an Operations Technician 2 to handle receipt, inventory, storage, withdrawal, and shipment of biological specimens in environments from room temperature to ultra-low (-196°C). This role requires independent work, attention to detail, and adherence to GMP standards.

Based in Maryland, the position is a Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm shift. Expect lifting up to 50 lbs and use of databases to track materials and shipments.