Material Handler I

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Full-time • Rockville, Maryland, United States • 1m ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Join our outstanding team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. We manage biological materials for cell therapy, biologics, and public health.

Position Summary

As a Material Handler I, you will receive, store, withdraw, and ship various biological materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare samples or clinical agents for pickups, courier deliveries, and shipments.
Collaborate closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance, and database updates.
Apply an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management.
Maintain files for validation of data, prepare queries, review accumulated data for accuracy, and generate reports.
Conduct internal specimen consolidation and reorganization projects under the mentorship of higher level Operations Technicians.
Engage in process improvement activities.

- Receive, handle, and inventory specimens of human, animal, and plant origin at temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C, with potentially hazardous properties.

Ensure compliance with cGMP parts 210 and 211 and company quality systems.
Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs), facility safety guidelines, and FDA requirements.
Demonstrate our things we value: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Prepare sample collection kits as needed.
Make deliveries to clients as required.
Travel to other facilities to meet business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
Expert ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.
Ability to learn, navigate, and operate in various database environments.
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and possibly Microsoft Access.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
Prefer work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, or sample management.

Certificates and/or Licenses

IATA Dangerous Goods Training for Class 6.2 Shipping.
Blood Borne Pathogens Training.

Work Schedule

8AM to 4:30PM core hours with additional hours as required.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and marked temperature changes.
May push/pull 600 lb liquid nitrogen dewars and work from a platform ladder.
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 handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78°C) or liquid nitrogen (-196°C) for up to 6 hours per day.
Must work in walk-in freezers or refrigerators periodically for up to 5 hours per day.
Must use a computer for up to 6 hours per day.
May operate a forklift.

Join us and help make a difference in the world of science!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.82–$20.73.

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