Senior Site Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Site Specialist delivering laboratory asset, waste, inventory, and shipping services for Thermo Fisher Scientific customers. Ensuring contractual compliance, safety, and customer issue resolution onsite.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $23 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory services, including asset management, chemical inventory reconciliation, and safety maintenance inspections. Capable of effective communication and customer service while adhering to safety protocols and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Laboratory Services ManagementChemical Inventory ReconciliationSafety Maintenance InspectionsCustomer Service ExperienceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Asset ManagementChemical Waste ProcessingData EntryReport AnalysisManual Material Handling

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Handheld ScannersPallet JacksForklifts

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentThermo Fisher Pre-Employment Screening

Industry Keywords

Laboratory SettingSafety ProgramsHazard IdentificationIncident ReportingCustomer Mandated Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform laboratory services including management of assets, garments, gas cylinders, dry ice, incubators, and water baths
Handle shipping and receiving, order delivery, and glassware processing
Process chemical and biological waste
Receive and reconcile chemical inventory
Conduct safety maintenance inspections
Perform freezer maintenance
Analyze, maintain, and reconcile reports to ensure contractual requirements are met
Proactively communicate customer concerns and potential problems to the supervisor
Address customer concerns within established resolution timeframes
Participate in safety programs, including hazard identification, inspections, and incident reporting/investigation
Engage in process improvement activities
Perform other responsibilities assigned by management
Work primarily at customer sites, potentially independently

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
2 years of related experience within a laboratory setting preferred
Customer service experience is a plus
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold Thermo Fisher Scientific’s values
Interpersonal skills to collaborate with various levels of personnel at customer sites
Ability to independently operate handheld scanners and enter data in various systems
Analytical skills to reconcile reports
Computer proficiency and intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Organizational skills to multitask and meet due dates
Ability to lift 30–40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs using equipment such as pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, and forklifts
Ability to stand, walk, and perform manual material handling for prolonged periods
Ability to work in varied temperatures
Ability to work overtime as needed
Successful completion of Thermo Fisher pre-employment screening, including background check and drug test
Successful completion of any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements
Steel-toe shoes required for all colleagues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration
Healthcare, including national medical, dental, and vision plans
Health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock purchase opportunity
Career and development prospects
Variable annual bonus eligibility based on company, team, and/or individual performance
Accessibility assistance or accommodation for job applicants with disabilities