Lead Site Specialist (Sun-Wed 8am-6:30pm)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental plans

Vision plan

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan

ESPP

Job summary

Join Unity Lab Services, a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as a Lead Site Specialist to contribute to global science advancement. You’ll guide a team delivering essential laboratory support services at customer sites, overseeing inventory, media prep, chemical handling, equipment maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You’ll implement improvement initiatives, maintain safety standards, and act as a primary liaison between Thermo Fisher Scientific and our customers, driving

Qualifications

• 4 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations or scientific services environment.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field
• Experience managing small teams and supporting staff development
• GMP knowledge and/or demonstrated competency is a requirement for the role
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to write and maintain SOPs and work instructions
• Experience with chemical handling, media preparation, and lab equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats, safety glasses, etc.
• Ability to work in environments with chemical allergens and varied temperatures
• GMP/GLP certification preferred
• IATA/DOT hazardous materials certification preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Travel may be required up to 85% for some positions

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including inventory management, lab support services, media preparation, chemical handling, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and regulatory compliance.
• Implement improvement initiatives and maintain safety standards.
• Serve as a key liaison between Thermo Fisher Scientific and customers.
• Lead and support a team delivering essential laboratory support services.

Skills

GMP knowledge

4+ years laboratory ops exp

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

SOP writing

Team leadership

Lab equipment handling

Education

Biology or Chemistry background

Tools

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

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, 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

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 8am-6:30pm

Pay : $31.20/hr

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

Join Unity Lab Services, a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as a Lead Site Specialist to contribute to global science advancement. In this role, you’ll guide and support a team delivering essential laboratory support services that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. At customer sites, you’ll oversee daily operations including inventory management, lab support services, media preparation, chemical handling, and equipment maintenance while ensuring exceptional customer service and regulatory compliance. You’ll implement improvement initiatives, maintain safety standards, and serve as a key liaison between Thermo Fisher Scientific and our customers.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations or scientific services environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field
• Experience managing small teams and supporting staff development
• GMP knowledge and/or demonstrated competency is a requirement for the role
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to write and maintain SOPs and work instructions
• Experience with chemical handling, media preparation, and lab equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats, safety glasses, etc.
• Ability to work in environments with chemical allergens and varied temperatures
• GMP/GLP certification preferred
• IATA/DOT hazardous materials certification preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Travel may be required up to 85% for some positions

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $23.04–$31.70.

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

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.