Material Handler

When you're 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.How will you make an impact? This position is within the Fisher BioServices business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Operations Technician 1 position is responsible for the receipt, inventory, storage, withdrawal and shipment of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials from multiple commercial and government clients. These materials are stored at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -20°C with potentially hazardous properties. This position uses database applications and standard precautionary procedures to work independently, be self-directed, communicate effectively, and use good judgment when making decisions. Internal or external client interaction occurs under the guidance of experienced professional or technical staff. This position may also participate in the assembly of kits and label printing.What will you do?

Prepares samples or clinical agents for pickups, courier deliveries, and shipments.

Works closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance and database updates.

Responsible for using an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples.

Participates in process improvement activities.

Receives, handles and inventories specimens of human, animal, and/or plant origin at temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C, and having potentially hazardous properties.

Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), facility safety guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requirements which may include compliance with cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211 where applicable.

May make deliveries to clients as required.

How will you get here?EducationRequires High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience

Requires proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.

Requires expert ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.

Requires knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Word and possibly Microsoft Access.

Prefer at least 1 year of work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management.

Certificates and/ or Licenses

Prefer IATA Dangerous Goods Training for Class 6.2 Shipping.

Blood Borne Pathogens Training a plus

Work Schedule8AM to 5:00 pm core hours Monday - Friday with additional hours as required. May be required to work a non-traditional work week.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, marked changes in temperature.

Must use personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push up to 70 lbs.

Must be able to process and handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78°C) or liquid nitrogen (-196°C) for up to 6 hours per day.

Must be able to work in walk-in freezers or refrigerators periodically for up to 5 hour per day.

Must be able to use a computer up to 6 hours per day.

May be required to operate a forklift.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.comThermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.