• Lead Inventory Management Specialist

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Boston, MA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

    Job Description

    Location/Division Specific Information

     

    How do we** **make** **an** **impact** **?

     

    Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs.

     

    What will you do?

     

    This position directs the daily workflow for a small team under the direction of the site lead and/or supervisor, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service in support of our contractual obligations. May oversee service offerings including but not limited to: order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, material handling, chemical tracking, glass wash, media/reagent preparation, and cell culture support operations.

     

    + Effectively lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site lab specialists. Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and solutions,coordinatingdevelopment training, and employee performance evaluations.

    + Deliver on committed contractual scope of work. Assist with tracking business metrics.

    + Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits as the site subject-matterexpert, and act as aresource to identify savings and opportunities.

    + Implement SOPs, conductsiteaudits, and assist with completion of annual physical inventory.

    + Drive processimprovementculture by supporting PracticalProcessImprovement (PPI) initiatives.

    + Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations, professionally and positively.

    + Be involved with and support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting/investigations as required.

    + May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

     

    How** **will** **you** **get** **here?

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent required.

     

    Associate degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered.

    Experience

    2+ years of progressive, proven experience required

     

    Experience working in Good x Practice (GxP) environment and International Air Transport Association (IATA)/ U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Goods certification required, knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements are also a plus.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    + Leadership abilities and interpersonalskills are required to lead and enhance team culture

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values, including confidentiality.

    + Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.

    + Possesses strong analytical abilities to problem solve, make timely decisions, re-balance staff workloads, and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities, while functioning in a fast-paced work environment

     

    Physical Requirements / Work Environment

     

    Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; lift 50 pounds occasionally, including operation, delivery dry ice, and use of pushcarts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

     

    Regularly required to stand or walk for prolonged periods.

     

    Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (penicillin, tetracycline, etc.). Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may be required.

     

    Ability to work overtime, as needed.

     

    Benefits

     

    We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

     

    Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

     

    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.

     

    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.