Senior Lab Support & Inventory Lead

ThermoFisher Scientific; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Lab Specialist to join the Unity Lab Services team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on chemical inventory, lab support functions like glasswash, and scientific support such as buffer preparation to keep labs compliant and well stocked.

A strong safety mindset and precise record keeping are essential. Responsibilities include verifying inventory, receiving shipments, resolving discrepancies, performing buffer prep, and maintaining lab cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in a lab setting required.
• Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally

Responsibilities

• Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
• Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
• Use GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep.
• Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-first mindset

SDS knowledge

Independent work

English communication

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Lab Specialist to join the Unity Lab Services team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on chemical inventory, lab support functions like glasswash, and scientific support such as buffer preparation to keep labs compliant and well stocked.

A strong safety mindset and precise record keeping are essential. Responsibilities include verifying inventory, receiving shipments, resolving discrepancies, performing buffer prep, and maintaining lab cleanliness.