Sr Site Specialist - Lab Services - 1st Shift

Laboratory Service Role

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

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.

Job Description

Pay Range: $17.85 - $23.60

1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Serve as a cross-functional resource providing backup coverage and operational support across multiple laboratory service roles, including inventory management, stockroom operations, material handling, waste management, glassware processing, and logistics/delivery.

Perform inventory and order management activities using electronic systems, including receiving, stocking, replenishment, cycle counts, and order fulfillment.

Execute delivery routes, including transport of laboratory supplies, chemicals, samples, dry ice, glassware and gas cylinders using company transit vehicles (including box trucks where applicable).

Support laboratory operations through glassware washing, sterilization, and distribution in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Collect, sort, transport, and consolidate hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Load and unload dock deliveries, restock inventory, and maintain organized stockroom operations.

Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, pushcarts, forklifts, and gas cylinder carts (as certified).

Provide routine customer support, resolving basic issues and escalating more complex concerns appropriately.

Follow all safety regulations, SOPs, GMP/GLP guidelines, and site-specific procedures.

Maintain accurate documentation and complete all required training to remain qualified across supported functions.

Adapt quickly to different functional areas and responsibilities based on daily operational needs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

2–3 years of experience in laboratory support services, inventory management, logistics, waste handling, or related operational roles.

Demonstrated experience working across multiple operational functions or in a cross-trained capacity strongly preferred.

Minimum of 1 year experience operating a box truck or similar commercial vehicle (up to 10,000 lbs.) required.

Experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, or regulated (GMP/GLP) environments preferred.

Experience with material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Working knowledge of inventory systems, handheld scanners, and material tracking processes.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Ability to follow SOPs, safety procedures, and compliance requirements across multiple functional areas.

General understanding of laboratory operations, safety practices, and waste handling procedures preferred.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.

Customer-focused mindset.

Ability to work independently and transition between different job functions as needed.

Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles and maintain compliance with driving and safety requirements.

Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work is performed at customer sites and may require independent work.

Exposure to laboratory environments, including chemical-based allergens.

Required use of PPE such as lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, respirator, and steel-toe shoes.

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50–75 lbs. as required.

Ability to stand, walk, and perform manual material handling for extended periods.

Work may occur in varied temperature environments.

Regular use of equipment such as pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, and gas cylinder carts.

Overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Must meet all pre-employment and customer-specific screening requirements.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, healthcare, 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 Illinois is $17.85–$26.77.

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