Material Handler II

Thermo Fisher; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career advancement opportunities

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Maryland is seeking an Operations Technician 2 to manage receipt, storage, and shipment of biological specimens and materials across a wide temperature range, from room temperature to ultra-cold. The role emphasizes careful documentation, database-driven tracking, and independent decision-making in a regulated repository setting.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with daytime hours, and offers benefits as part of the Fisher BioServices unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year minimum experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain.
• Preferred: several years in a biological sample repository with multiple inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, inventory, and store biological specimens and clinical materials from ambient to -196°C.
• Manage specimen movements using database systems with accurate tracking and documentation.
• Prepare shipments, assemble kits, print labels, and collaborate with team members and clients to maintain compliant sample management.

Skills

Cold storage handling

Ability to work in cold conditions

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Pay Rate:

$23.00 - $23.50

Work Shift: Days

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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:

This position is within the Fisher BioServices business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Operations Technician 2 is responsible for the receipt, inventory, storage, withdrawal and shipment of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials from multiple commercial and government clients. These materials are stored at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -196°C with potentially hazardous properties. This position uses database applications and standard precautionary procedures to work independently, be self-directed, communicate effectively, and use good judgment when making decisions. Internal or external client interaction occurs under the guidance of experienced professional or technical staff. This position may also participate in the assembly of kits and label printing. As a Technician 2, this position requires applying acquired skills with some complexity and working knowledge of technical, operative or administrative methods and practices found within the repository industry.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

At Fisher BioServices, we specialize in the management of critical biological materials in support for the advancement of cell therapy, high value biologics, and population-based public health research. We provide customized end-to-end chain of custody solutions for our large pharmaceutical clients and partners in academia and government, ensuring the integrity and efficacy of their valued material from the manufacturer to the bedside. Fisher BioServices is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.

A Day in the Life:

• Receive, process, inventory, and store biological specimens and clinical materials in temperature-controlled environments ranging from room temperature to ultra-low cryogenic storage (-196°C), while following strict safety and quality procedures.
• Manage specimen movements using specialized database systems, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, retrieval, and shipment of client materials with a high level of attention to detail and independent decision-making.
• Support daily repository operations by preparing shipments, assembling kits, printing labels, and collaborating with team members and clients to maintain efficient and compliant sample management processes.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field

Preferred: Several years of work experience in a biological sample repository with experience operating multiple inventory management systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Working knowledge of cold storage facilities.
• Ability to work in cold conditions for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

• Compensation
• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

• Excellent Benefits
• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $17.45-$23.85.

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