Lab Coordinator

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.

Lab Coordinator

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

A Day in the Life:

• Support Managed Services operations by coordinating staff and workloads to meet productivity goals. Provide site coverage, assist in training new and current team members, and lead internal/client meetings.
• Coordinate lab equipment repair, maintenance, and calibration, including database management and vendor coordination. Proactively address equipment issues and handle asset tagging and tracking per client protocols.
• Collaborate closely with onsite teams and other departments (Facilities, EHS, Supply Chain, etc.) to prioritize and resolve maintenance needs, plan lab infrastructure projects, and lead preventive maintenance and contamination control.
• Ensure professional relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and building occupants. Escort service vendors and provide necessary site-specific training.
• Manage inventory of consumables, through ordering, reviewing expiration dates, and coordinating deliveries.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• An associate degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered.

Experience:

• Preferred; Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, or lab setting or related field preferred
• GxP Experience and IATA/DOT certification, knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements are also a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Leadership abilities and interpersonal skills are required to lead and enhance team culture.
• Capability to adapt and manage the successful operations in a lab environment.
• Possess strong analytical abilities to problem solve, make timely decisions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and capability to work autonomously and in a team setting with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc.)
• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment must be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), bump hats, and/or safety glasses.
• Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Regularly use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push/pull up to 100lbs
• Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.)
• Ability to work overtime or independently as needed.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $25.78–$33.14.

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

Work Schedule

• Shift Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Mon - Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)