Material Handler II

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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr