Scientist I, Formulation
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, and you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Discover Impactful Work:

Join a collaborative manufacturing environment responsible for producing molecular biology reagents used in Life Sciences industries. Our primary responsibilities include completing manufacturing processes in a laboratory setting according to SOPs in Research Use Only (RUO) environments. This involves conducting buffer preparation, dilutions, reagent formulation, and bulk dilutions of purified proteins. Additionally, we apply pH meter, refractometer, and various protein characterization techniques to ensure real-time and accurate data entry into batch records. Lastly, you will collaborate on important revisions to technical documents, including standard operating procedures and manufacturing batch records.

Shift Information

Day Shift - Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST

A day in the Life:

• Reads, understands, and implements written laboratory procedures.
• Handles and works with biological and chemical reagents.
• Works with large-scale buffer carboys, peristaltic pumps, and pipettes.
• Maintains knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for relevant products/materials.
• Builds a safe work environment by maintaining safety awareness and compliance with EH&S programs and activities.
• Identifies potential process issues and promptly reports findings.
• Assists in developing, writing and instituting vital documents.
• Communicates with multiple functional groups with a variety of technical backgrounds.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

Keys to Success:

Education & Experience

A combination of education and experience that confer the needed manufacturing, scientific, and laboratory technical skills will be considered such as:

Bachelor's degree in biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field. Preferably 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment or R&D laboratory. Experience in solution preparation, dilution techniques, and basic laboratory equipment. Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or GMP manufacturing environments is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrates consistency, dependability, and accuracy in task execution.
• Maintains an upbeat demeanor and proficient communication between peers.
• Has strong organizational, record-keeping, and data analysis skills.
• Possesses a basic theoretical understanding of protein chemistry and associated techniques.
• Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and anticipating needs.
• Has ability to work under critical and shifting timelines while remaining productive.
• Familiarity with manufacturing-related computer software, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Demonstrates contagious optimism and a 'can do' demeanor.
• Flexibility to work overtime and nonstandard work schedules as required to meet production schedule.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Operates within a clean, controlled manufacturing lab environment with technical equipment.
• Regularly lifts weights up to 20 pounds independently and occasionally heavier weights with assistance or equipment.
• Majority of the time task requires standing for extended periods during work.
• Works safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Working Conditions/Physical Requirements may change as required.
• Comfortable working in a +4ºC Cold-Room environment.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain five reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

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Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $25.60-$38.40.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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