Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Material Handler II in Germantown, Maryland
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Join our growing Bio-repository team and make a real-world impact by assisting in the storage, inventory management, and shipping of clinical agents and biological specimens. We are dedicated to delivering the products our customers need to achieve their scientific goals!
Location / Division Specific Information
Germantown, MD / Fisher BioServices
- Travel will be required to Division sites between Rockville and Frederick (will be told in advance). 75-100% Travel Requirements
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (overtime as needed)
What will you do?
Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and accurately process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
Sustain a high level of quality to ensure customers receive accurate product and in the time requested.
Assist in receiving biological specimens, clinical agents, chemical compounds, and/or Investigational products.
Verify the quality, type and quantity of materials received are accurate and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list).
Weigh dry chemical compounds
Aliquot liquid biological samples or products
Perform general documentation management (i.e. generate, review, archive, or destroy)
Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C.
Assures compliance to company quality systems.
Adheres to SOPs, facility safety guidelines, and FDA requirements, including cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211 if relevant.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Certificates and/ or Licenses:
IATA Dangerous Goods Training preferred
Blood Borne Pathogens Training preferred
Certified Pharmacy Tech, preferred
Experience:
3+ years work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management preferred
Proven track record to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules
Need basic digital literacy to navigate inventory systems, Microsoft Office, and shipping software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.
Proven track record in communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
Knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory, and quality assurance/control.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Good interpersonal skills and customer service skills required.
Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
Must maintain strong attendance performance.
Ability to follow general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new projects to complete assigned tasks. Accuracy is required in performing all duties; errors in work could cause delays in schedules.
Training will be provided through one-on-one instruction, on-the-job training (OJT), Thermo Fisher Scientific generated Standard Training Protocol (STP) and/or other training documentation.
Working Conditions:
Cold environments ranging from ambient to -196°C with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, marked changes in temperature.
Perform work of a highly repetitive nature.
Will walk, stand, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs on a continuous basis.
May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch and crawl.
Must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $15.85–$23.77.
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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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.
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