Material Handler II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Performance Bonus

Annual merit increases

Excellent Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rockville, MD is seeking a full-time Distribution/Logistics role within the Clinical Trial Division. Expect Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and duties including packaging, labeling, and shipping of temperature-sensitive materials.

You’ll support the safe distribution of investigational agents to clinical sites worldwide while maintaining cGMP standards. Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year in distribution or related fields; strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members and health professionals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and web-based logistics or database applications.
• Familiarity with universal precautions, cGMP standards, and safe handling procedures for hazardous materials.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive organizational skills and good judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pack, and label shipments across varied temperature conditions from ambient to dry ice and frozen storage.
• Process investigational agent requests and track inventory movements using COSMOS, FedEx PowerShip, and UPS systems.
• Coordinate site registrations, manage drug recall documentation, and communicate updates with clinical site professionals.
• Maintain repository cleanliness, restock warehouse inventory, and assist with equipment checks to uphold safety standards.
• Support continuous process improvement while following SOPs and cGMP guidelines.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

cGMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Work Shift

Monday through Friday

8:00 AM – 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 located in Rockville, MD within our Clinical Trial Division (CTD) / Fisher BioServices business unit. You will join a dedicated team delivering customized cold-chain custody solutions for critical biological materials supporting clinical trials and public health research.

How Will You Make an Impact

You will ensure the safe packaging and reliable distribution of temperature-sensitive investigational agents to clinical sites worldwide. By maintaining strict quality and compliance standards, you help deliver life-changing therapies safely to patients who need them most.

A Day in the Life

• Prepare, pack, and label shipments across varied temperature conditions ranging from ambient to dry ice and frozen storage.
• Process investigational agent requests and track inventory movements using the COSMOS database, FedEx PowerShip, and UPS systems.
• Coordinate site registrations, manage drug recall documentation, and communicate key updates directly with clinical site professionals.
• Maintain repository cleanliness, restock warehouse inventory, and assist with equipment checks to uphold high safety standards.
• Support continuous process improvement while following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cGMP guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

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

Preferred: Experience working within a regulated laboratory, cGMP facility, or cold-chain logistics environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Clear written and verbal communication skills to partner effectively with team members and healthcare professionals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and web-based logistics or database applications.
• Familiarity with universal precautions, cGMP standards, and safe handling procedures for hazardous materials.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive organizational skills, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to work comfortably in cold storage environments with exposure to dry ice (-78°C) and liquid nitrogen cryogenics (-196°C) using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Capacity to work on a computer and perform repetitive workstation tasks for up to 6 hours per day.
• Standard full-time schedule (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with potential for occasional travel between local facilities to support business operations.

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–$26.18.

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.