Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Sr. Material Handler (Full Time, Based in Oxford)

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Warehouse & Material Handling
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Work arrangement
Remote
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Senior Level Preferably 2 year experience required in warehouse, logistics, or customer service environment but not mandatory. Other experiences will be considered. Experience in GMP/GLP environment preferred

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Role Summary

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The Sr. Material Handler supports laboratory operations at an on-site Oxford-area location, managing inventory and providing laboratory support and customer service while following safety protocols and quality standards.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain stockrooms.
  • Manage chemical inventories.
  • Process laboratory materials.
  • Provide laboratory support services and customer service.
  • Help ensure smooth laboratory operations while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.

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Qualifications

Proficiency with inventory management systems and handheld scanners; strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ability to lift, push, or pull 30–40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally, and to stand or walk for extended periods. Must be willing to wear required PPE. May require operation of material handling equipment. Requires excellent verbal and written communication, strong customer service and interpersonal skills, organizational and multitasking capabilities, ability to work independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold company values.

Preferred

  • Preferably 2 year experience in a warehouse, logistics, or customer service environment, but this is not mandatory; other experiences...
  • Experience in a GMP/GLP environment preferred.

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Location

Oxfordshire

Standard Working Hours

38 hours

Working Hours Flexibility

8:00 – 4:30 (flexible with start and end times)

Work Arrangement

Full-time, on-site position. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Milton Park/Didcot

 

The Role


As a Sr. Material Handler based in Oxford, you'll contribute to managing lab operations while representing Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

You'll handle inventory management, laboratory support services, and customer service with precision and care. You'll maintain stockrooms, manage chemical inventories, process lab materials, and ensure smooth operations while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. Through attention to detail and commitment to service excellence, you'll help advance scientific discovery by supporting efficient lab operations.


Requirements

  • Preferably 2 year experience required in warehouse, logistics, or customer service environment but not mandatory. Other experiences will be considered.
  • Experience in GMP/GLP environment preferred
  • Proficiency with inventory management systems and handheld scanners
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
  • Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-40 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
  • Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes
  • May require operation of material handling equipment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and multitasking capabilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Must maintain confidentiality and uphold company values

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.