Role at a glance
- Job function
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Supply Chain, Procurement & Trade Inventory & Materials Management
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of customer-service experience in a laboratory, warehouse, or similar environment.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Role Summary
The Chemical Management Specialist manages chemical inventory at customer sites, helping keep laboratories stocked, compliant, and operating efficiently. The role involves handling chemical shipments and orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and following safety, storage, and disposal procedures.
What You'll Do
- Audit chemical inventory, locations, and expiration dates using barcode scanners and perform cycle counts.
- Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments in accordance with compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
- Pick, pack, and stage chemical orders for distribution or disposal while following storage protocols.
- Interpret Safety Data Sheets and apply appropriate handling, storage, and spill-response procedures.
- Identify and help resolve chemical-handling, storage, and inventory-record discrepancies.
- Work with EHS and team members to uphold safety standards, improve workflows, and train new team members.
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View full postingQualifications
Required: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 1 year of customer-service experience in a laboratory, warehouse, or similar environment; proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams); strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach; ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements; excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of customer-service experience in a laboratory, warehouse, or similar environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
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 close-knit Chemical Management team in Unity Lab Services, where we provide integrated lab services, support, and supply management tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking an upbeat Chemical Management Specialist to manage chemical inventory and ensure labs remain stocked, compliant, and running efficiently.
A day in the Life:
- Verify chemical inventory levels, locations, and expiration dates by performing bench audits and full-cycle counts using barcode scanners.
- Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemical shipments according to compatibility guidelines and DOT regulations.
- Pick, pack, and stage chemical orders for distribution or disposal, maintaining 100% accuracy and adherence to storage protocols.
- Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to apply accurate handling, storage, and spill-response procedures.
- Identify and help resolve discrepancies in chemical handling, storage conditions, or inventory records.
- Collaborate closely with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and team members to uphold safety standards, refine workflows, and train new team members.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Keys to Success:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Minimum 1 year of customer-service experience in a laboratory, warehouse, or similar environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
- Ability to read and understand SDS documentation and DOT labeling requirements.
- 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 forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
- Standing, walking, and manual material handling of chemical containers 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.
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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.
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About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Large Enterprise
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.