Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

The BioServices Team, Rockville, MD site focuses on the receipt, inventory storage, withdrawal and shipment of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials from multiple commercial and government clients.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Sr Material Handler supports operations by leading, overseeing and guiding the team of Material Handlers for the execution of day-to-day responsibilities and provides training needs for the team.

A Day in the Life:

• Ship outbound materials and facilitate movement of materials, including hazardous materials, across the site

• Assist in training peers according to SOPs in the effective use of equipment, methods of storage and retrieval

• May process biological samples based on client specifications

• Day-to-day multiple repository project coordination

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field

• Preferred: Experience with warehouse equipment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Work independently and able to set priorities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient time management and organizational skills required

• Ability to trouble shoot facility equipment issues and provide suggestions/solutions for implementation

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infections agents, marked changes in temperature

• Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols

• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbs

• Periodically work in walk-in freezers and refrigerators for up to 5 hours per day

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

• Optional on-call, after hours compensation

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland 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

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.