Material Handler I

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Material Handler I, where you will handle biological specimens and ensure their proper storage and shipment. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful scientific work while working in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 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

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

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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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Administrative and Support Services

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