2nd Shift Cartridge Operator at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Meriden, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biopharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Filtration, BioprocessingIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start)
One (1) year or more of plant, manufacturing, and/or warehouse experience
Ability to work 2nd shift (Monday–Friday 3pm - 11pm)
Ability to work weekends, overtime, or holidays as needed
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted and up to 70 pounds with assistance
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Compliance with Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc
Ability to stand for full shift
Ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English for effective verbal and written communication
Post-high school education
Basic computer knowledge
Good communication skills

Responsibilities

Operating cartridge equipment to pleat, trim, cut seal membrane media, sub assemble, cap, final assembly, testing, drying and packaging of cartridges
Performing various production operations including operating multiple machines (where safe) and filling in on positions throughout manufacturing operations as required
Observing all company and OSHA safety rules and practices
Keeping the work area clean and orderly
Assisting in change over and setup on production line and equipment
Assisting other department members as needed to ensure safety and maximize output
Assisting in the training of other employees as necessary
Completing quality checks and, if a discrepancy is found, working with appropriate team members to solve the problem

Skills

Cartridge Operation

Pleating

Trimming

Cutting

Sealing

Membrane Media

Sub Assembly

Capping

Final Assembly

Testing

Drying

Packaging

GMP

Cleanroom Protocols

PPE

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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