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Chemical Management Specialist II

ThermoFisher Scientific

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.85–21.5/hr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Chemical Management Specialist joins Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Unity Lab Services team to manage chemical inventory and help keep customer laboratories stocked, compliant, and operating efficiently. The role includes auditing inventory, receiving and storing shipments, preparing orders, interpreting Safety Data Sheets, and addressing discrepancies. The specialist works at customer sites and collaborates with Environmental Health & Safety and team members on safety, workflows, and training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft 365Chemical Inventory ManagementSafety Data Sheet InterpretationDOT LabelingAttention to DetailOrganizationSafety AwarenessEnglish CommunicationLifting 30-40 Lbs

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Customer-Service ExperiencePre-Employment ScreeningCustomer-Mandated Screening or Credentialing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Pay Range : $17.85 - $21.5

Schedule : 7:30am - 4:00pm

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.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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

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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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,447 open Inventory Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.85–21.5/hr
  • US median$21–28/hr578 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $19.68/hr, is 18% below the US median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Inventory Management hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Inventory Management jobs in Indiana and 1,447 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Inventory Management postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (891 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 621 of the 1,447 open Inventory Management jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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