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About the 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Directs the daily workflow for a small team under the direction of the site lead and/or supervisor, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service in support of our contractual obligations.
May oversee service offerings including but not limited to: order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, material handling, and chemical tracking.
Effectively lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site lab specialists.
Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and solutions, coordinating development training, and employee performance evaluations.
Deliver on committed contractual scope of work.
Assist with tracking business metrics.
Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits as the site subject-matter expert.
Act as a resource to identify savings and opportunities.
Implement SOPs, conduct site audits, and assist with completion of annual physical inventory.
Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.
Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations, professionally and positively.
Be involved with and support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting/investigations as required.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

4 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations or scientific services environment
Experience managing small teams and supporting staff development
Strong knowledge of GxP requirements and laboratory safety protocols
Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to write and maintain SOPs and work instructions
Experience with chemical handling, media preparation, and lab equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats, safety glasses, etc.
Ability to work in environments with chemical allergens and varied temperatures
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; lift 50 pounds occasionally, including operation and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to work overtime, as needed.
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.

Skills

Leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
Computer proficiency
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software
Strong analytical abilities
Problem-solving
Timely decision making
Re-balancing staff workloads
Coordinating multiple overlapping priorities
Working in a fast-paced work environment

Location

California

Work Type

Standard (Mon-Fri)
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required
Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Laboratory Setting
Office
Overtime, as needed

Experience Level

4 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations or scientific services environment
Experience managing small teams

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree in a related field preferred
Combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills

Salary/Compensations

$30.00–$33.75 per hour
Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
Range of employee benefits
Innovative, forward-thinking organization
Outstanding career and development prospects
Exciting company culture
Choice of national medical and dental plans
National vision plan
Health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
Short- and long-term disability
Retirement and savings programs
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

About the Company

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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process.

Equal Opportunity

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.