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

Location

Middlesbrough, UK

Standard Working Hours

20 hours

Working Hours Flexibility

Flexible

Work Arrangement

Part-time, on-site position. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Middlesbrough

The Role

Working directly at our customer's laboratory in Middlesbrough, UK, you will play a critical role in supporting researchers and scientists by delivering high-quality laboratory support services.

As a Material Handler (Part Time) based in Middlesbrough, UK, 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

• 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

• Preferably 1 year experience required in warehouse, logistics, or customer service environment but not mandatory. Other experiences will be considered.

• Experience in GMP/GLP environment preferred

• Proficiency with inventory management systems and handheld scanners

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

• Physical ability to lift/push/pull 30-40 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs occasionally

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods

• Willingness to wear required PPE including lab coats, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes

• May require operation of material handling equipment

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking capabilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Must maintain confidentiality and uphold company values