Chemical Inventory Specialist

$44,554 - $66,830/Yr

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Foster City, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Foster City, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Chemical Inventory Specialist at Unity Lab Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, plays a crucial role in managing chemical inventories and providing support to researchers. This position involves maintaining a comprehensive chemical database, ensuring safe chemical storage, and delivering excellent customer service to various stakeholders. The specialist will work closely with a team to uphold safety standards and contribute to the company's mission of making a positive global impact.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently maintain the chemical database, including registering, barcoding, entering data, moving, transferring, disposing, and scanning inventory.
• Coordinate and perform the transport of chemicals and hazardous packages across campus using transport buckets and push carts.
• Maintain chemical stockrooms by returning chemicals, upholding safe storage practices, and performing safety inspections.
• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with various levels of the customer's organization through multiple channels.
• Review, maintain, and build company data reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 year college degree preferred, or relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organization skills.
• Digital literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and internet proficiency.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team to meet customer expectations.
• Adaptable to changing schedules and proactive in problem-solving.

Nice-to-haves

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as a 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.