2nd Shift Cartridge Operator at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Meriden, Connecticut, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cartridge OperationPleatingTrimmingCuttingSealingMembrane MediaSub AssemblyCappingFinal AssemblyTestingDryingPackagingGMPCleanroom ProtocolsPPE

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work schedule for this position?

This is a full-time 2nd shift role from Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11pm, with the ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.

What experience is required for the Cartridge Operator role?

Candidates need one year or more of plant, manufacturing, and/or warehouse experience.

What education is required for this job?

A High School Diploma/GED or higher is required, completed prior to start.

Is this position remote or on-site, and where is it located?

This is an on-site position in Meriden, CT 06450, with no travel required and no relocation assistance provided.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Operator role?

Strong candidates have a High School Diploma/GED, one year of manufacturing experience, the ability to lift 40 lbs., work in a cleanroom environment, stand for full shifts, and communicate effectively in English.

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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