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ThermoFisher Scientific Material Handler II - Days in Frederick, Maryland

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

Location/Division Information

Location: Frederick, MD (relocation assistance is NOT provided)

Hours: Days 8am-5pm Monday - Friday (overtime as needed)

competitive pay + annual merit and bonus eligibility and amazing employee benefits

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

  • Work is conducted in room temperature with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, marked changes in temperature.

  • May push/pull 600 lb liquid nitrogen dewars, and work from a platform ladder.

  • Must use personal protective equipment and enforce safety protocols.

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and push up to 70 lbs.

  • Ability to handle materials at -80°C and -196°C for 6 hours daily required.

  • Use a computer up to 6 hours per day.

  • May need to operate a forklift.

  • Support an after-hours on call rotation.

Material Handler II must apply skills to perform the following duties:

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

  • Responsible for using an inventory management systems for data entry, sample tracking, management, and shipments of sample at temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C, and having potentially hazardous properties.

  • Maintains files for validation of data and preparation of queries, reviews accumulated data for accuracy, and prepares reports of information and sample data.

  • Performs internal specimen consolidation and reorganization projects.

  • Participates in process improvement activities.

  • Ensures compliance with SOPs, facility safety rules, and FDA requirements, such as cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211.

  • Role models behavior consistent with what we value: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement.

  • Resolves discrepancies involving ID modifications/duplicate or redundant entries, and multi‐field corrections.

  • Assists in training of peers according to standard operating procedures and client work instructions.

  • Chips in to development of SOPs and CWIs for repository.

  • May be required to travel to other facilities.

  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

How will you get here?

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education/ Experience:

  • Requires High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

  • Prefer work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management.

Basic Minimum Qualifications: The qualifications listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

  • Requires effective interpersonal skills, verbally and in written form.

  • Requires ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.

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

Certificates and/ or Licenses:

  • IATA Dangerous Goods Training for Class 6.2 Shipping preferred.

  • Blood Borne Pathogens Training preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $15.85–$23.77.

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.

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