Lead Scientific Support Specialist with GMP Expertise

Christopher Washington

Mattapan, MA 857-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Lead Scientific Support Specialist with 10+ years of experience in GMP-regulated warehouse and laboratory environments. Strong expertise in chemical inventory management, hazardous materials compliance, ERP systems, shipping & receiving operations, and laboratory support. Recognized for regulatory adherence, safety compliance, and operational accuracy. CORE SKILLS

• GMP & GDP Compliance

• Chemical Inventory Management & Audits

• DOT & OSHA Regulations

• SDS Documentation

• Titration & pH Conductivity Testing

• Buffer/Media Preparation Support

• SAP & Oracle ERP Systems

• Cycle Counting & FIFO Inventory

• Hazardous Materials Handling

• Forklift & Warehouse Equipment Operation

• Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thermo Fisher Scientific – Boston, MA

Lead Scientific Support Specialist July 2025 – Present

• Conduct chemical inventory audits, expiration verification, and barcode cycle counts.

• Receive, inspect, label, and store chemicals per compatibility and DOT regulations.

• Resolve discrepancies in chemical handling and documentation.

• Perform titration techniques and pH conductivity calibration.

• Support buffer/media preparation and maintain sterilization standards.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, SDS, and safety protocols. Thermo Fisher Scientific – Boston, MA

Material Handler II July 2021 – January 2025

• Managed regulated material movement within GMP environment.

• Processed purchase orders and inventory transactions in ERP systems.

• Supported labeling, documentation, and shipment preparation.

• Conducted cycle counts and maintained EHS compliance. Alstom Transportation – Boston, MA

Material Handler March 2017 – June 2021

• Operated forklift to fulfill work orders and manage inventory flow.

• Handled hazardous materials per OSHA regulations.

• Performed FIFO inventory control and cycle counts.

• Maintained accurate documentation and shipping records. Complete Staffing Agency – Boston, MA

Warehouse Associate November 2016 – March 2017

• Picked inventory using voice-directed system.

• Palletized and organized orders for delivery.

• Operated electric pallet jack and maintained FIFO procedures. WB Mason – South Boston, MA

Overnight Receiver / Forklift Operator August 2015 – July 2016

• Unloaded freight from trailers and stocked merchandise.

• Performed quality checks and logged bin locations.

• Verified orders against packing slips and manifests. Express Pros Staffing – Cambridge, MA

Warehouse Associate January 2015 – July 2015

• Loaded and unloaded trailers and validated inventory.

• Shrink-wrapped and stored inventory appropriately.

• Order-picked materials for daily deliveries.

Converse – Boston, MA

Stock Associate May 2014 – November 2014

• Managed shipping/receiving area and inventory control.

• Processed shipments, transfers, and damages.

• Supported operational and loss prevention goals. WB Mason – South Boston, MA

Third Shift Picker/Packer June 2013 – October 2013

• Operated manual and electric pallet jacks.

• Sorted and stored materials in designated areas.

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas. Old Navy – Boston, MA

Store Stocker October 2011 – March 2013

• Unloaded trucks and stocked merchandise.

• Prepared and set up floor displays.

FedEx – Brockton, MA

Package Handler October 2004 – October 2008

• Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks.

• Sorted packages for proper route distribution.

D’Angelo’s – Boston, MA

Deli/Grill Associate September 2004 – September 2005

• Prepared food orders and maintained clean workstations. Bay Cove Human Services – Boston, MA

Toxicology Screener (Part-Time) August 2003 – October 2003

• Ensured safe specimen collection and accurate documentation.

• Maintained compliance with universal precautions. EDUCATION

GED – Rise, Brockton, MA

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