Glasswash Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific in North Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Standing for full shift



Job Description



As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.



How do we make an impact



Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and premier service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer's laboratory's business needs.



What will you do

• Perform laboratory services such as glassware processing, biological waste processing, chemical inventory receipt/reconciliation, delivery of direct shipment orders to end users/performing required deliveries


• Proactively communicate with the supervisor and address customer concerns within established resolution timeframes.


• May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience



0-1 Year experience within a laboratory setting preferred


Experience working in customer service is also a plus.




Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently


• Strong communication skills, with a desire to deliver excellent customer service. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values.


• Possesses a strong desire to serve the customer, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate with various levels of personnel.


• Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses basic skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.


• Demonstrates the ability to understand the complexity of various work environments and work safely following all policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc.)


• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment must be worn, including lab coats, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), and/or safety glasses.


• Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally. Regularly use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push/pull up to 100lbs.


• Required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods.


• Ability to work overtime, or independently, as needed.

Benefits



We offer competitive remuneration, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!



Accessibility/Disability Access



Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility services for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $13.31-$19.96.


This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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 our 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
  
  

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Apply Now