Material Handler II - 1st Shift

Job Description

Pay Range: $15.83 to $23.77

1st Shift - Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

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: This position is within the Fisher BioServices business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Operations Technician 2 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 -196°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. As a Technician 2, this position requires applying acquired skills with some complexity and working knowledge of technical, operative or administrative methods and practices found within the repository industry.

How Will You Make an Impact?

At Fisher BioServices, we specialize in the management of critical biological materials in support for the advancement of cell therapy, high value biologics, and population-based public health research. We provide customized end-to-end chain of custody solutions for our large pharmaceutical clients and partners in academia and government, ensuring the integrity and efficacy of their valued material from the manufacturer to the bedside. Fisher BioServices is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.

A Day in the Life:

• Receive, process, inventory, and store biological specimens and clinical materials in temperature-controlled environments ranging from room temperature to ultra-low cryogenic storage (-196°C), while following strict safety and quality procedures.
• Manage specimen movements using specialized database systems, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, retrieval, and shipment of client materials with a high level of attention to detail and independent decision-making.
• Support daily repository operations by preparing shipments, assembling kits, printing labels, and collaborating with team members and clients to maintain efficient and compliant sample management processes.

Education: (NA or APAC)

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field

Preferred: Several years of work experience in a biological sample repository with experience operating multiple inventory management systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Working knowledge of cold storage facilities.
• Ability to work in cold conditions for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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](https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)

Welcome

Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary [stories ](https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/discover-our-stories)and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell?

About Us

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Accessibility/Disability Access

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

EEO

Thermo 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.