FSP Senior Lab Support Tech - Freezer Inventory Management
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
As a Senior Lab Support Tech you will collaborate with various teams within the department. This includes supporting daily lab operations, performing technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements, and maintaining proper management of freezers and samples.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct full inventory of all freezers, one unit at a time, using the designated Freezer Pro tracking system
- Implement control over freezers when inventory is done
- Retrieve and deliver samples to requested location and update all movements within the tracking system
- Consolidate high-use samples into designated freezers to remain unlocked and accessible to lab personnel at all times
- Conduct monthly inspections including removal of loose frost/snow using appropriate equipment and clearing of ice buildup on doors
- Conduct annual defrost procedures
- Dispose of samples lacking clear and proper identification, materials identified as outdated or no longer required
- Responsible for efficiently managing & tracking freezer inventory in a laboratory environment
- Ensure accurate documentation, organization and maintenance of freezer inventory
- Ensuring all items are properly stored and easily retrievable when needed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records & monitor inventory levels
- Effectively use the customer’s inventory tracking system to ensure information is correct
- Ensure items are properly labeled, categorized and stored according to specific requirements
Education and Experience
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Qualifications
- Proven experience with freezer inventory and sample management, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations
- Familiarity with inventory systems, such as LIMS.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring all samples and freezers are current, compliant, and error-free.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
Working Environment
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Requirements
- High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience comparable to 2-4 years or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
- Proven experience with freezer inventory and sample management, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations
- Familiarity with inventory systems, such as LIMS
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software applications
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance program
- Family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.