Sr. Life Safety Equipment Specialist

About the role

• Work Schedule
• Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions

About the role

Work Shift: Monday through Friday

7:00 am to 4:00 pm / 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wage

$26.00 - $28.70 / hr

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Discover Impactful Work

Join our dedicated team in Unity Lab Services as a Life Safety Equipment Sr. Specialist, where we provide seamless support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We're seeking an organized individual to handle order entry, order management, stockroom services, material handling, and equipment inspections. You'll be the primary point of contact for lab personnel, ensuring life safety equipment inspection compliance.

A day in the Life

• Inspect and maintain Life Safety Equipment (LSE) across campus, documenting inspection status, supply levels, equipment condition, expiration dates, and any required maintenance or replacement.
• Manage safety supplies and inventory by monitoring usage, replenishing supplies, submitting orders, rotating stock, completing cycle counts, expediting materials, and maintaining clean and organized stockroom areas.
• Perform equipment verifications, measurements, and calibrations according to customer requirements, manufacturer protocols, SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable GMP procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting by tracking monthly inspections, analyzing and reconciling customer and Thermo Fisher reports, and providing performance metrics and updates to site leadership.
• Support a strong safety culture by participating in safety initiatives, maintaining and developing Work Instructions, assisting with Job Hazard Assessments and PPE assessments, and identifying opportunities to improve workplace safety.
• Provide technical support, training, and leadership to ULS colleagues by sharing expertise, developing training resources, participating in learning activities, and supporting or leading team meetings and projects.
• Deliver excellent customer service by communicating issues proactively, responding to customer concerns, independently identifying solutions, and working toward timely resolution while professionally representing Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Drive continuous improvement and teamwork by collaborating with cross-functional teams, applying PPI methodologies, participating in cost-saving and improvement projects, completing required training, and using available systems and resources to meet customer and business requirements.

• Keys to Success: Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
• Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
• The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and pallet jacks to move up to 100 lbs.
• Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
• Overtime work may also be necessary.
• As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher's pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher's criteria.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, 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!

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. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $26.00-$28.70.

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