Life Safety Equipment Site Specialist II

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) we are an equal opportunity world leader in serving science, with an annual revenue of approximately $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 worldly analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we as a diverse company are here to support them. More than 100,000 colleagues deliver an outstanding 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. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Location/Division Specific Information

Unity Lab Services is a business segment that supports the Customer Channels Group, which provides critical outsourced on-site services at customer locations.

This position is in Foster City, CA.

How will you make an impact?

Responsibilities:

• Record status of Life Safety Equipment (LSE) inspections throughout campus as needed on monthly basis
• Record supply levels, supply stocking and condition of safety equipment that may need repair, maintenance or replacement
• Examine stocking and supplies for expiration dates in safety cabinets and other LSE locations
• Maintaining accurate records of inspection dates for all locations for each month
• Perform on-site program replenishments and disbursements.
• Record usage of safety supplies and order replenishment requests
• Perform stockroom duties to maintain, neat/orderly receipts, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, expediting, and other functions to meet requirements of your position
• Perform equipment verifications, measurements and calibrations following customer and manufacturers protocols
• Promote a safe work environment through various safety initiatives within functional area
• Participate in individual or group projects that can include, cost savings analysis, learning groups, writing job training methods, and leading team meetings
• Report internal/external metrics to Site Supervisor
• Maintain safety awareness, by maintaining and authoring Work Instructions, assisting with Job Hazard Assessments, and performing PPE assessments
• Provide technical expertise and training to ULS staff
• Follow procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOP’s & work instructions. Take direction from Site Supervisor regarding daily duties. 
• Independently makes decisions and uses available resources to meet customer requirements. 
• Analyzes/maintains/reconciles various customer and Thermo Fisher reports to ensure customer and Thermo Fisher requirements are met.
• Shows skill at collecting, communicating and explaining job or site specific performance metrics
• Communicates any customer issues or potential problems
• Listens to customer concerns, optimally diffuses dissatisfaction, and quickly identifies course of action with a goal of first call resolution within established turnaround times
• Works effectively with a diverse cross-functional team
• Embraces Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies
• Access & utilize Thermo Fisher Scientifics’ Intranet and SharePoint document management system.
• Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Participate in projects and other duties as assigned.
• Reads and understands GMP SOP’s and completes training when required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered.

Experience:

• 2 years of related experience within a laboratory setting is preferred; experience in GLP/GMP environment preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively
• Displays a high level of confidentiality for both customer and Thermo Fisher.
• Must maintain Thermo Fisher Scientifics’ Four-I Values.
• Proven excellence in customer service skills.
• Computer/software skills. (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive customer relationships
• Strong communication skills and proactive approach in all duties
• Demonstrate expertise in the ability to identify inefficiencies in any process and make recommendations for improvement
• Ability to instantly adapt to a flexible and changing schedule
• Ability to self-manage and operate independently 
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in completing work assignments.
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to work overtime as required

Working Conditions:

• Works primarily at customer locations, in office environment to include cubicles and/or in and around shipping/receiving docks, stock rooms, storage locations and laboratory environments
• Extensive walking/standing may be required for 75-85% of the day
• May pass through areas where chemical-based allergens may be in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc)
• Must possess motor skills appropriate to the task
• Must be able to lift, push and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; may be required to lift 50 lbs.
• May be able to use material handling equipment such as push carts and pallet jacks
• Depending on area of building, personal protective equipment may be worn to include lab coats, coveralls, hood, facemask, hairnets and/or safety gloves
• Some areas require steel toe shoes, bump hats and/or safety glasses
• Must be able to work hours required to get the job done

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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service 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.

This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation and Benefits

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