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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Scientific Support Specialist - **Company:** Thermofisher Scientific - **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Office365 - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CF097866D84E4BE98DCB27AA27602344/job/ ## About the Role Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, * High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience 2 years of work experience in a lab setting required. 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. ## Description Join our dedicated Scientific Support team at Unity Lab Services, providing tailored lab services and supply management. We seek an enthusiastic Lab Specialist to be responsible for chemical inventory, lab support functions like glasswash & autoclaving, and ensuring labs are well-stocked, compliant, and operate efficiently. Shift: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm A day in the Life: * Perform laboratory support services which includes glassware processing, biological waste processing, and chemical replenishment and management. * Perform the decontamination and sterilization of laboratory apparatus in a timely manner. * Routinely prepares external tubing components for laboratory systems in a timely manner. * Routinely operates laboratory equipment. * Maintains daily metrics and updates shared metrics document weekly. * Proactively connect with the supervisor any customer concerns and/or potential problems and address customer concerns within established resolution timeframes. * Engage in process improvement activities. * Be involved with safety programs such as hazard identification, inspections and incident reporting/investigation as required. * May perform other duties as assigned by management., * The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. * Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment is required to be worn, including lab coats, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), and/or safety glasses. * Occasionally required to lift 30 - 40lbs. * Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling for prolonged periods. * 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. 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