Lead Lab Support Specialist - First Shift

RiseMe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Lab Support Specialist for Unity Lab Services. The role focuses on labware operations, inventory management, and compliance with GxP standards in a dynamic lab environment.

You will coordinate gas/dry ice handling, manage supplies, and support clients with lab resources while adhering to safety policies. This position requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in lab material handling, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with material handling in GxP or lab settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform labware operations including cleaning, inventory, QC and autoclave sterilization.
• Handle gas cylinder orders and manage gas meters; work with hazardous materials.
• Restock labware and ensure safe storage of dry ice, garments and gas.
• Collaborate with clients to meet labware and material needs as per SOPs.

Skills

Lab operations

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

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, Laboratory Setting, 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

Job Description

Pay: $33.20/hr

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our dedicated team in Unity Lab Services as a Lab Support Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an organized individual to handle lab support operations, including glasswash, garment management, and gas/dry ice management. You'll be the primary point of contact for lab personnel, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all support activities.

A day in the Life:

• Perform labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and autoclave sterilization.

• Handle gas cylinder orders, manage gas meters, and safely handle HAZMAT materials.

• Collect and restock labware/materials, ensuring consistent supply and safe storage of dry ice, garments, and gas.

• Partner with clients to understand and meet their labware and material needs.

• Follow procedures outlined by Best Practices, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

• Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in supervising business metrics.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Keys to Success:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

3+ years experience with material handling required.

Good x Practice (GxP) environment or laboratory setting experience required

Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.

• Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.

• The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.

• Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.

• Overtime work may also be necessary.

• As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, 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!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $25.60–$33.70.

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