Laboratory Waste Specialist - 1st Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

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, 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.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Pay Range: $16.86 - $23.70

Hours: 5:30AM - 2:00 PM. Monday - Friday - OT as needed

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 Dock Specialist team in Unity Lab Services, where we ensure seamless logistics and support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking a knowledgeable Waste Specialist to safely handle our bio-hazardous and non-hazardous waste from laboratory areas.

A day in the Life:

• Ensure proper handling of all hazardous waste.
• Collect, transport and store bio-hazardous and non-hazardous waste from laboratory areas to designated accumulation points in compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
• Perform waste consolidation activities, including container handling and preparation for disposal.
• Operate and maintain waste handling equipment such as autoclaves for waste treatment and sterilization.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Keys to Success:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 2 years of work experience in bio-hazardous material handling, waste management, or related operational support preferred
• Preferred: Experience in laboratory or pharmaceutical environments
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong understanding of bio-hazardous and pharmaceutical waste handling practices.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
• Proficient in reading, understanding and following SOPs, safety procedures, and compliance 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 containers up to 75 lbs. consistently. Work is performed in laboratories, stockrooms, and waste accumulation areas with exposure to bio-hazardous materials. Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied environmental conditions. Overtime work may also be necessary.

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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Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $16.86–$25.29.

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

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