Lead Inventory Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated team leader to manage a small group of lab specialists in a dynamic laboratory environment. This role emphasizes delivering exceptional customer service while overseeing various lab operations, including procurement and chemical tracking. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to safety and process improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and innovation, and enjoy a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and development.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

Healthcare Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to deliver high customer service levels.
• Implement SOPs and conduct site audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Abilities

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Position based in New Haven, CT and will support the Customer Channels Group (CCG) RSD North America Managed Services business unit. Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs.

Discover Impactful Work:

This position directs the daily workflow for a small team under the direction of the site lead and/or supervisor, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service in support of our contractual obligations. May oversee service offerings including but not limited to: order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, material handling, chemical tracking, glass wash, media/reagent preparation, and cell culture support operations.

A Day in the Life:

• Effectively lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site lab specialists. Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and solutions, coordinating development training, and employee performance evaluations.

• Deliver on committed contractual scope of work. Assist with tracking business metrics.

• Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits as the site subject-matter expert, and act as a resource to identify savings and opportunities.

• Implement SOPs, conduct site audits, assist with completion of annual physical inventory and perform laboratory services such as order delivery, glassware processing, and chemical inventory receipt/reconciliation

• Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.

• Be involved with and support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting/investigations as required.

• May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Keys to Success: Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 2 years of related experience within a laboratory setting is preferred.

• Experience working in customer service is also a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Leadership abilities and interpersonal skills are required to lead and enhance team culture

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values, including confidentiality.

• Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.

• Possesses strong analytical abilities to problem solve, make timely decisions, re-balance staff workloads, and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities, while functioning in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; lift 50 pounds occasionally, including operation and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks.

• Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods.

• Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (penicillin, tetracycline, etc.). Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may be required.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $23.04–$34.56.

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

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards