Inventory Management Specialist

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Pay: $26.20/hr 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. When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Discover Impactful Work Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world‑class experts to address our customers' unique laboratory business needs. Our inventory management specialists use our intuitive electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk. DESCRIPTION As a Sr Inventory Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll contribute to maintaining accurate inventory management and ensuring smooth operations that support our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working within Unity Lab Services, you’ll manage inventory control activities at various locations, focusing on precise stock management and exceptional service delivery. You’ll handle program replenishments, cycle counts, order processing, and inventory reconciliation while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. This position offers opportunities to implement process improvements and collaborate across departments to optimize inventory operations. A day in the Life Use handheld RF scanners and our mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to guarantee up-to-date inventory records Own customer interactions—respond via email (our primary channel), follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE Proactively monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Keys to Success Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience 2–3 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory‑control experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools Excellent verbal and written English communication skills—especially via email—and a friendly, solution-focused approach A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to operate handheld scanners and inventory management systems Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and report generation Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills for investigating discrepancies Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry and record keeping Physical Requirements / Work Environment Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel‑toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts. Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary. As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre‑employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria. Benefits We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $18.54–$26.70. 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 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