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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead Lab Support Specialist - 1st Shift

Salary$22 – $32/hr
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience3+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years experience with material handling or related experience
Experience in Good Manufacturing (GMP) environment or laboratory setting
Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others
Able to lift 40 lbs without assistance
Eligibility2
Successfully complete pre-employment screening (background check and drug test)
Must comply with customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements
Skills
Microsoft 365
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Short term disability
Long term disability
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Requirements
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc… allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse
Job Description
Pay Range: $21.76 to $29.60
1st Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
About the company
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:
Join our dedicated team in Unity Lab Services as a Lab Support Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers’ unique needs. We’re seeking an organized individual to handle lab support operations, including glasswash, garment management, and gas/dry ice management. You’ll be the primary point of contact for lab personnel, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all support activities.
Responsibilities
A day in the Life:
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Perform labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and autoclave sterilization.
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Handle gas cylinder orders, manage gas meters, and safely handle HAZMAT materials.
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Collect and restock labware/materials, ensuring consistent supply and safe storage of dry ice, garments, and gas.
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Partner with clients to understand and meet their labware and material needs.
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Follow procedures outlined by Best Practices, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
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Maintain accurate inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and assist in supervising business metrics.
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Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Keys to Success:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
3+ years’ experience with material handling or related experience required.
Good manufacturing (GMP) environment or laboratory setting experience required
Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
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Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
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The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
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Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
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The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
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Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
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Overtime work may also be necessary.
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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!
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
Legal
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.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $21.76–$32.26.
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:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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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
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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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
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