Material Handler II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
You will ensure the safe packaging and reliable distribution of temperature-sensitive investigational agents to clinical sites worldwide. By maintaining strict quality and compliance standards, you help deliver life-changing therapies safely to patients who need them most.
Job description
How Will You Make an Impact?
You will ensure the safe packaging and reliable distribution of temperature-sensitive investigational agents to clinical sites worldwide. By maintaining strict quality and compliance standards, you help deliver life-changing therapies safely to patients who need them most.
A Day in the Life
- Prepare, pack, and label shipments across varied temperature conditions ranging from ambient to dry ice and frozen storage.
- Process investigational agent requests and track inventory movements using the COSMOS database, FedEx PowerShip, and UPS systems.
- Coordinate site registrations, manage drug recall documentation, and communicate key updates directly with clinical site professionals.
- Maintain repository cleanliness, restock warehouse inventory, and assist with equipment checks to uphold high safety standards.
- Support continuous process improvement while following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cGMP guidelines.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse, supply chain, pharmaceutical, or a related field. Preferred: Experience working within a regulated laboratory, cGMP facility, or cold-chain logistics environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills to partner effectively with team members and healthcare professionals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and web-based logistics or database applications.
- Familiarity with universal precautions, cGMP standards, and safe handling procedures for hazardous materials.
- Strong attention to detail, proactive organizational skills, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Ability to work comfortably in cold storage environments with exposure to dry ice (-78°C) and liquid nitrogen cryogenics (-196°C) using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Capacity to work on a computer and perform repetitive workstation tasks for up to 6 hours per day.
- Standard full-time schedule (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with potential for occasional travel between local facilities to support business operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse, supply chain, pharmaceutical, or a related field
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and web-based logistics or database applications
- Familiarity with universal precautions, cGMP standards, and safe handling procedures for hazardous materials
- Strong attention to detail, proactive organizational skills, and sound judgment
- Ability to work in cold storage environments with exposure to dry ice and liquid nitrogen using PPE
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 lbs regularly
- Capacity to work on a computer and perform repetitive workstation tasks for up to 6 hours per day
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance Bonus
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.