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Sr Site Specialist

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Site Specialist

Durham, NC

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

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

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Site Specialist

As a part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals!

Location/Division Specific Information

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and service guides have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer's laboratory's business needs.

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Discover impactful work:

The position is focused primarily on scientific support services within Unity Lab Services core offerings of order entry, order management, operating customer procurement systems, stockroom services, material handling, shipping/receiving, chemical tracking, and glasswash operations. May also include media preparation and cell culture support operations.

A Day in the Life

  • Use inventory/order management electronic systems to perform the following activities: on-site program replenishments and disbursements, receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry and expediting, customer service call resolution, product returns, and backorder processing Analyzes/maintains/reconciles various customer and company reports to ensure partner requirements are met


  • Follow work processes as outlined by our written procedures


  • Listens to customer concerns, addresses issues with a goal of resolution within established timeframe, and proactively communicates with supervisor, any customer concerns and/or potential problems


  • Engages in process improvement activities


  • May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

Keys to Success

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • College degree preferred

Experience

  • 2+ years of equivalent experience, preferably within a laboratory setting or services


  • Proven customer service, verbal, written, and presentation skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Demonstrates ability to read, write and speak English fluently, using strong communication skills and desire to deliver excellent customer service, including maintaining a professional appearance in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values.


  • Possesses the skills to be able to collaborate with various levels of Thermo Fisher personnel & customers.


  • Knowledgably operates handheld scanners and performs data entry function


  • Demonstrates computer proficiency and possess intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software. Uses skills to multi-task and meet due dates as needed.


  • Works primarily at customer sites, which may require working independently. Depending on area of building, personal protective equipment may be worn to include lab coats, coveralls, hood, facemask, hairnets, safety gloves, and safety glasses, steel toe shoes, bump hats and/or safety glasses.


  • Requires the ability to lift, push and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; may be required to lift 50 pounds, including operation and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc

Excellent Benefits Package

  • Review our company's Total Rewards
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • 401K Company Match up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Recognition Program
  • Charitable Gift Matching
  • Company Paid Parental Leave

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $42 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000+ colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

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.

Client-provided location(s): Durham, NC, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01285633-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program