Sr Scientific Support Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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.

How do we make an impact?

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs.

What will you do?

• Prepare buffers and media (from <1L to 2000L) and manage requests through the Media Request System.
• Review batch records for data integrity.
• Forecast and maintain chemical and consumable inventory.
• Perform equipment calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the prep lab.
• Collaborate with supervisors to address customer concerns and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in safety initiatives (Haz IDs, JDIs, incident reporting).
• Suggest and implement process improvements.
• Support onboarding and training new team members.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

High School diploma required; college degree preferred.

2+ years of laboratory experience preferred.

Customer service experience is a plus

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to work independently
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work in varied environments (cold rooms, hazardous materials, PPE required)
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Why Join Us

We offer competitive pay, healthcare, and a full range of employee benefits. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll find a culture built on integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation — and career growth opportunities in a forward-thinking, global organization.

👉 Apply today: jobs.thermofisher.com

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $21.82–$28.80.

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