Material Handler (Part Time – 20 hrs a week, Middlesbrough)

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.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Site Specialist II – Unity Lab Services

📍 Location: Fully based in Middlesbrough, UK

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Every day, our colleagues bring our Mission to life by enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

We provide global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while contributing to scientific advancement and solving some of the world’s toughest challenges — including environmental protection, food safety, and the development of life-changing therapies such as cancer treatments.

Role Overview

At Unity Lab Services, we are committed to delivering excellence in laboratory support services, enabling scientists to focus fully on their research.

As a Site Specialist II , you will play a key role in supporting on-site laboratory operations at our Middlesbrough site , ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant lab environments. You will act as a trusted on-site partner to our customers while representing Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high standards of service and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include inventory management, stockroom coordination, chemical handling, and laboratory support activities. You will ensure smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining strict adherence to GMP/GLP, safety, and quality standards.

Through your attention to detail and proactive approach, you will directly contribute to enabling scientific progress by ensuring labs operate efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

Manage laboratory inventory, stockrooms, and consumables

Process and track laboratory materials and chemical inventories

Maintain accurate records using inventory management systems and handheld scanners

Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP, safety, and quality standards

Support day-to-day laboratory operations and customer requests

Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment

Collaborate with internal teams and on-site customers to ensure service excellence

Follow all PPE and site safety requirements

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in laboratory, warehouse, logistics, or customer service environments

Science-related background preferred

Experience in GMP/GLP environments is an advantage

Strong proficiency with inventory systems and handheld scanning tools

Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong communication and customer service skills

High attention to detail and strong organisational ability

Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Physically able to lift/push/pull 30–40 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally)

Able to stand and walk for extended periods

Willingness to wear required PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, steel-toe footwear)

Flexible to work varying schedules as required

Valid driver’s license may be required for some assignments

Commitment to confidentiality and adherence to company values