Inventory Management Sr Site Specialist

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.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Senior Site Specialist – Unity Lab Services

📍 Location: Oxford, UK

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve their career goals while contributing to scientific advancement and helping solve some of the world’s most complex challenges — from environmental protection and food safety to advancing life-changing therapies such as cancer research.

Role Overview

Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Site Specialist within Unity Lab Services, based in Oxford.

In this role, you will be a key on-site partner supporting laboratory operations and ensuring seamless service delivery to scientific teams. You will play a critical role in enabling researchers and scientists to focus on their core work by managing essential lab support functions including inventory control, materials management, equipment coordination, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will act as a trusted interface between Thermo Fisher Scientific and our customers, ensuring high-quality service, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across laboratory support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain laboratory inventory systems and stock control processes

• Coordinate daily laboratory support operations on customer sites

• Ensure accurate tracking of materials, chemicals, and consumables

• Support equipment handling, maintenance coordination, and lab readiness

• Ensure full compliance with GMP/GLP standards and safety regulations

• Maintain accurate documentation and operational records

• Collaborate closely with scientists, researchers, and internal teams

• Deliver high-quality customer service and on-site operational support

• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities within lab operations

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory, scientific, logistics, or customer service environment

• Degree or background in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Experience with inventory management systems and handheld scanning devices

• Knowledge of GMP/GLP environments and laboratory safety protocols preferred

• Strong communication skills with ability to interact professionally at all levels

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy

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

• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and work in varied environments

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

• Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules when required

• Experience with chemical handling and waste management is an advantage

• Ability to operate material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, pushcarts)

• IATA/DOT certification is a plus

• Bilingual skills are a plus

• Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions

• Strong customer service mindset and professional attitude