Material Handler I

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Material Handler I, where you'll handle biological specimens, ensuring their storage and shipment. This role offers a chance to contribute to scientific progress while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. You'll work with a dedicated team, preparing samples, managing inventory, and following strict guidelines. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay in a supportive environment.

Benefits

National medical and dental plans

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, and sample management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for pickups and shipments.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and address customer inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Report Preparation

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Material Handler I and be a part of an exceptionally dedicated team! In this role, you will handle biological specimens, ensuring flawless storage and shipment for our world-class clients. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts global scientific progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Material Handler I, you will:

• Prepare samples or clinical agents for pickups, courier deliveries, and shipments.
• Work with managers to address customer inquiries, discrepancies, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Apply an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and overall sample management.
• Maintain files to validate data, review for accuracy, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Perform internal specimen consolidation and reorganization projects under the mentorship of a Lead Operations Technician.

- Receive, handle, and inventory specimens of human, animal, and/or plant origin at temperatures from ambient to -196°C.

• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP parts 210 and 211 and adhere to company quality systems.
• Follow SOPs, facility safety protocols, and FDA guidelines.
• Demonstrate behavior aligned with our core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement.
• Prepare sample collection kits as per Standard Work Instructions.
• Make deliveries to clients as required.
• Travel to other facilities to meet business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Expert ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and possibly Microsoft Access.

Education/ Experience:

• High School Diploma or relevant work experience.
• Experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, and sample management is preferred.

Certificates and/ or Licenses:

• IATA Dangerous Goods Training for Class 6.2 Shipping.
• Blood Borne Pathogens Training.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities; however, you may assist in training peers.

Work Schedule:

Core hours are 8AM to 5:00PM

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and significant temperature changes.
• Capability to push/pull 600 lb liquid nitrogen dewars and work from a platform ladder.
• Use personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and push up to 70 lbs.
• Work with materials frozen on dry ice (-78°C) or liquid nitrogen (-196°C) for up to 6 hours daily.
• Work in walk-in freezers or refrigerators periodically for up to 5 hours a day.
• Use a computer for up to 6 hours daily.
• Operate a forklift if required.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.82–$20.73.

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