Inventory Management Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

New York, New York, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1–2 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience
  • Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills—especially via email—and a friendly, solution-focused approach
  • A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance (regularly 30-40 lbs, up to 50 lbs occasionally)
  • Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs using equipment like pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts
  • Regularly stand, walk, and perform manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting) for prolonged periods
  • Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.), chemical-based allergens, and laboratory settings
  • Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards and wear required PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes, bump hats)
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to work independently at customer sites

Responsibilities

  • Use handheld RF scanners and mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing
  • Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to guarantee up-to-date inventory records
  • Own customer interactions—respond via email (primary channel), follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust
  • Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows
  • Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE
  • Proactively monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts
  • May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Skills

RF Scanner
Mobile Scanning App
Cycle Counts
Inventory Control
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Stock Rotation
Order Entry
Warehouse Operations
PPE Compliance

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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