Scientist II, Formulation

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youll discover meaningful work that positively impacts a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life daily to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, ensuring our food is safe, or helping find cures for cancer.

Shift Information

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

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.

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.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Communicates with multiple functional groups with a variety of technical backgrounds.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

Keys to Success:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, scientific, and laboratory technical skills will be considered.
• 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 molecular biology, 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 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.

This position does not offer relocation benefits.

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!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $31.73$47.60.

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

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