Site Research Associate III
Thermo Fisher
Summary
Join our dedicated Scientific Support team at Unity Lab Services, providing tailored lab services and supply management. We seek an enthusiastic Lab Specialist to be responsible for chemical inventory, lab support functions like glasswasher, and scientific support such as buffer preparation, ensuring labs are well-stocked, compliant, and operate efficiently.
Job description
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Join our dedicated Scientific Support team at Unity Lab Services, providing tailored lab services and supply management. We seek an enthusiastic Lab Specialist to be responsible for chemical inventory, lab support functions like glasswasher, and scientific support such as buffer preparation, ensuring labs are well-stocked, compliant, and operate efficiently.
A day in the Life
- Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
- Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
- Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
- Use GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep.
- Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Keys to Success
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: 2 years of work experience in a lab setting required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. 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. Standing, walking, and manual material handling of chemical containers are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2 years of work experience in a lab setting required
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Safety-first approach
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to lift 30-40 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally)
- Ability to stand for full shift
- Ability to work with hazardous/toxic materials
- Adherence to GMP safety standards
- Willingness to complete pre-employment screening including background check and drug test
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, and increasing laboratory productivity. Thermo Fisher serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies worldwide. The company operates through four business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services.