Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

The Inventory Analyst at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Germantown offers an outstanding opportunity to operate in a world-class scientific environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the detailed management of our sample repository, contributing directly to the success of our ambitious research projects. Collaborate with a team with multifaceted strengths that values inclusion and strives for outstanding outcomes!

Key Responsibilities:Quality Control (QC) samples and applicable documentation to ensure accuracy and integrity of the inventory and/or shipments.Coordinate with management and clients about any sample discrepancies.Perform all duties according to SOPs, Facility Safety Guidelines, and FDA requirements, including compliance with cGMP CFR 21 parts 210 and 211 where applicable.Proficiently maintain, query, and update multiple inventory management databases.Produce client-specific database reports in the format and frequency requested by clients.Receive, process, and store biological specimens using various database applications.Retrieve samples from inventory for shipment and generate all applicable documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.Assess supplies needed for the repository and aid in the request and purchase of said items, as applicable.Receive inventory discrepancy notifications from the internal ops team or clients and run investigations to reconcile discrepancies.Perform inventory analysis to plan, propose, track, and lead inventory consolidation projects or other material movement activities.Support, plan, and perform internal specimen consolidation and reconciliation projects under the mentorship of Supervision/Management.Coordinate with repository technicians as needed.Participate in process improvement activities.May be required to travel to other facilities and assume other duties to meet business needs.Submit and track IT tickets related to the inventory management system to process and complete shipping and receiving requests.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education/Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience and 4+ years of work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, and sample management.A Degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences is preferable.

Business Experience:Four or more years of repository inventory and operational experience.

Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) preferred.IATA training in Dangerous Goods Shipping.Digital Literacy: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).Database Experience (MS Access and BSI a plus).Knowledge of handling, processing, and storage of specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval system.

Working Conditions:

Environment – Office and Warehouse.

Physical Requirements:Able to lift 50 pounds.Able to handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78°C) or liquid nitrogen (-195°C) for up to 6 hours per day.Able to work using Nitrile Gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:Strong communication of operational information effectively, both written and oral.Excellent attention to detail.Excellent multitasking skills.Computer inventory skills.Knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory, and quality control/assurance procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $21.76–$32.80.

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