Duryeaux Taylor

• Responsible for performing the physical or administrative tasks supporting the shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution of materials, parts, supplies and equipment, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary. Within parameters, determines routing and arrangements for shipments, considering such factors as nature of items being shipped, method of handling, size, urgency, and cost. Consults rate schedule for specific rates depending on method of shipment and/or distance shipped. Assesses most economical and efficient common or contract carrier, to transport shipments. Calculates and records storage, redelivery, and other applicable charges. May reroute urgent shipments of an urgent nature or arrange for special delivery at destination. Prepares and maintains records of products shipped and tracks shipments. Receives incoming materials, unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices. Verifies quantity, and conformance of materials to stated identifications. Maintains records of received goods, processes freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents. Stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines. Lifts heavy items and may operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, tow motors, forklifts, etc. upon receipt of internal certification. Knowledge of material handling procedures and Environmental Health and Safety requirements. May perform wood shop functions such as operating power saws and nail guns in building skids and crates.

This position is within the Fisher BioServices business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Operations Technician 1 position is responsible for the receipt, inventory, storage, withdrawal and shipment of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials from multiple commercial and government clients. These materials are stored at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -20°C with potentially hazardous properties. This position uses database applications and standard precautionary procedures to work independently, be self-directed, communicate effectively, and use good judgment when making decisions. Internal or external client interaction occurs under the guidance of experienced professional or technical staff. This position may also participate in the assembly of kits and label printing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepares samples or clinical agents for pickups, courier deliveries, and shipments.

· Works closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance and database updates.

· Responsible for using an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples.

· Maintains files for validation of data and preparation of queries, reviews accumulated data for accuracy and prepares reports of information and sample data.

· Performs internal specimen consolidation and reorganization projects under the guidance of a Lead Operations Technician.

· Participates in process improvement activities.

· Receives, handles and inventories specimens of human, animal, and/or plant origin at temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C, and having potentially hazardous properties.

· Assures compliance to cGMP parts 210 and 211 and company quality systems.

· Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), facility safety guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requirements which may include compliance with cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211 where applicable.

· Role models behavior consistent with our company values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement.

• Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
• Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
• Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
• Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.

• Utilized organizational knowledge and persuasive speech to sway public opinion.
• Maintained confidentiality when addressing sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicated clearly and listened attentively throughout interview process to facilitate exchange of information.
• Interacted sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and educational, sexual, gender, and religious orientations and backgrounds.
• Focused and observant of individuals' verbal and non-verbal communication cues.

• Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
• Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
• Shrink-wrapped and labeled customer orders and moved to loading dock staging area using electronic pallet jack or walkie-rider equipment.
• Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
• Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.