Thermo Fisher Scientific · 19 hours ago
Lead Scientific Support Specialist
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25.60/hr - $38.39/hr
3+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in the scientific industry, committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Lead Scientific Support Specialist will be responsible for managing chemical inventory, providing lab support functions, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in laboratory operations.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners
Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations
Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records
Use GDP for conjugate base pairing, titration techniques, chemical compatibility, and pH conductivity (including calibration) for buffer/media prep
Perform glassware washing and sterilization to ensure lab cleanliness and compliance with safety standards
May perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree required
3+ years of work experience in a lab setting required
Proven record of leading and mentoring teams, formally or informally
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach
Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements
Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement
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
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
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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