Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Sr. Site Specialist – Lab Support Join our team at Unity Lab Services, where we prioritize service delivery excellence. Work alongside a dedicated group of customer-focused professionals who handle a range of managed services, from logistics to scientific support. Experience a collaborative work environment that values safety and offers a balance between lab and desk work. Location Burnaby, B.C. How will you make an impact? The main responsibilities of this position include providing lab support, managing samples, supporting molecular biology and tissue culture, and preparing media and buffer reagents. Additionally, you will contribute to site safety programs, cost savings analysis, and process improvement initiatives to ensure a safe and continuously improving work environment. What will you do? Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform lab equipment verifications and pH meter calibrations following company protocols, maintaining appropriate records as needed Biological Material Management: Coordinate cryo- and ultra-low freezers to prioritize, transfer, or remove materials in an accurate and timely manner and track records in an internal spreadsheet. Using PIMS/Mosaic systems to enter biological materials upon arrival, assess and update current inventory. Media Sciences: prepare media, buffer, ethanol dilutions, and reagents according to customer requirements. Lab Supports: protein conjugations, aliquot materials and register biological samples in customer database. Molecular Biology Service: perform routine DNA scale-ups with transformation, Maxi and Mini Preps Tissue Culture Service: maintain cell lines and perform cell line passaging, seeding, harvesting, bulk up, mycoplasma testing, and gel electrophoresis Capture and report job specific metrics to Site Supervisor and maintain good record-keeping. How will you get here? Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Minimum 2 years of customer service experience Familiar with general laboratory protocols Strong verbal and written communication skills Capable of lifting, pushing and/or pulling 30 lbs consistently; may be required to lift 35 lbs Education BA/BS degree or four-year college degree in a Science related field is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Detail oriented, problem solver, organized, promotes a collaborative workplace Must possess the interpersonal skills to be able to interact with various levels of personnel & customers Must be responsible, accountable and take ownership of one’s work Capable of efficient time management to prioritize own work and meet business efficiency metrics Job Type Full-time, Permanent Benefits Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Free on-site parking Tuition reimbursement Vision care Paid Jury Duty Safety shoe program Prescription safety glasses program Schedule 8 Hour Shift 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Monday to Friday About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or augmenting efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. We share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve sophisticated scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at ThermoFisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued! Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status. Compensation The salary range estimated for this position based in Canada is $41,200.00–$61,750.00. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. U.S. and Canada new hires in Clinical Research who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), Assistant CRA (ACRAs), all CRA and ACRA line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. Canada new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
