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Thermo Fisher Scientific · 8 hours ago

FSP - Lab Support Specialist

Lawrenceville, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Lab Support Specialist role focuses on providing operational support in a laboratory setting, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with various teams to maintain a safe and functional environment.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational support, ensuring a safe, compliant, and highly functional work environment

Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and compliance teams to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage laboratory risks

Support the lifecycle management of laboratory equipment, including coordination of installation, calibration, maintenance, service, and decommissioning activities

Maintain laboratory inventory systems by managing the ordering, receiving, and restocking of supplies and consumables; monitor expiry dates and ensure proper disposal of outdated materials

Assist with laboratory space planning and coordinate facilities work orders for lab setup, moves, and maintenance

Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all operational activities to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance

Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory operations, quality, and efficiency

Collaborate effectively with fellow team members to support shared goals and ensure smooth day-to-day lab operations

Work independently to plan and prioritize daily tasks, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision

Qualification

Laboratory OperationsGMP ComplianceInventory ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years')

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including planning and prioritizing daily tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) to support operational tasks such as inventory management, supply ordering, and budget tracking

Ability to recognize when to escalate issues appropriately to management

Comfortable working in a collaborative environment while maintaining accountability for individual responsibilities

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner

Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours

Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds

Able to work in non-traditional work environments

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities