Material Handler I

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAble to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room / Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.

Will work with hazardous / toxic materialsJob DescriptionAs 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 : As part of the BioServices team, the Rockville, MD site focuses on the receipts, inventory storage, withdrawal and shipment of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials from multiple commercial and government clients.

How Will You Make an Impact? : The Material Handler I supports operations by storing and shipping materials at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -196 degrees C with potentially hazardous properties.

A Day in the Life : Receive incoming raw materialsFacilitate movement of materials, including hazardous materials, across the siteMaintain accurate inventory through receipts, adjustments, and cycle countsEducation : High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience : Required : No previous work experience requiredPreferred : Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related fieldPreferred : Experience with warehouse equipmentKnowledge, Skills, Abilities : Able to work independently and set prioritiesEffective interpersonal and communication skillsAble to work as part of a teamAble to work with methods to handle, process and store specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval systemPhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentAble to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and marked changes in temperatureMust use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocolsAble to lift and carry 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbsPeriodically work in walk-in freezers and refrigerators for up to 5 hours per dayWhat We OfferCompensationCompetitive Hourly Pay RateOptional on-call, after hours compensationAnnual performance-based bonusAnnual merit performance-based increaseExcellent BenefitsBenefits & Total Rewards Thermo Fisher ScientificMedical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1Paid Time Off & Designated Paid HolidaysRetirement Savings PlanTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCareer Advancement OpportunitiesCompensation and BenefitsThe hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $13.

82 $20.74.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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.

S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit : 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.