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Sr Lab Support Specialist - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher ScientificWaltham, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaPosted September 21, 2026
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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Pay Range: $18.54 to $24.30

1st Shift Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM

W hen   y ou’re   part of the team at   T hermo   Fisher Scientific,   y ou’ll   do important work. And   y ou’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.   

A day in the Life:  

Perform specific tasks associated with labware operations, including precision cleaning, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization through autoclaving   

Handle gas cylinder order placements and   possess   knowledge of gas meters, with the ability to safely manage encounters with HAZMAT materials.  

Collect used labware/materials from various labs and ensure dedicated points of use are fully restocked   

Handle gas, garment, and dry ice management, ensuring a consistent supply and safe storage of these materials.  

Partner with clients to understand their labware and material needs, providing   timely   support and ensuring stock availability   

Follow well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs & Work Instructions  

Maintain   accurate   inventory records, fulfill contractual obligations, and   assist   in tracking business metrics.  

May perform other duties as assigned by management.  

Keys to Success:  

Education  

High school diploma or equivalent required.  

Experience  

2+  years' experience   with material handling, customer facing, lab environment or related experience is   required .  

Good x Practice ( GxP ) environment or laboratory setting experience preferred  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  

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.  

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 pallet jacks.  

Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temper ature environments.   

Overtime work may also be necessary.   

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 v alued.  

Apply today! http://jobs.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.  

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 $18.54–$27.81.

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:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

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

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

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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