Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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 We are passionate about service delivery excellence for Unity Lab Services. You will be working with a growing team of customer-centric professionals who are skilled to perform a variety of managed services ranging from logistics tasks to scientific support roles. Our colleagues enjoy a collaborative work environment with a strong safety culture and a balanced mix of lab and desk work. Location Burnaby, B.C. Job Type Full-time; Permanent How will you make an impact? This position will spend a majority of its time focused on services that include logistic support, lab support, and sample management to help our clients focus on research. You will promote a safe and constantly improving work environment by participating in site safety programs, cost savings analysis, and process improvement initiatives. What will you do? Multi-function responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Equipment Upkeep: Perform lab equipment maintenance following company protocols and maintain appropriate records. This includes tasks such as freezer defrosting, incubator decontamination, etc. Register incoming chemicals/reagents, update internal system, conduct monthly inventory, dispose of materials, coordinate HHM disposal. Receiving: receive and store incoming biological samples in appropriate temperature locations, handle dry ice, liquid nitrogen and collapse or recycle packaging material. Biological Material Management: Access cryo- and ultra-low freezers to coordinate, transfer, or remove materials in an accurate and timely manner and track records in an internal spreadsheet. Using inventory systems to enter biological materials upon arrival. Support assesses, migration and update current inventory. Capture and report job specific metrics to Site Supervisor and maintain good record-keeping. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management. How will you get here? Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experience working in customer service and in a subcontractor matrixed environment is preferred. 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 High school diploma or equivalent experience required. BA/BS degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. 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 Benefits Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Vision care Paid Jury Duty Safety shoe program Prescription safety glasses program Free on-site parking Schedule 8 Hour Shift Monday to Friday 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.
