Buffer and Media Technician I at Thermo Fisher Scientific

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Able to read, write, and communicate in English
Able to understand and carry out instructions
Strong math skills
Detail oriented
Results driven
Reliable
Able to effectively multi-task
Able to work in an environment of change
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to lift minimum of 25 lbs (up to 40 lbs) independently
Ability to stand for 80% of shift (standing for full shift)
Willing to wear full gowning suit (bodysuit, gloves, hair/beard nets, face covers, safety glasses)
Adhere to cleanroom gowning requirements (Tyvek, Nitrile, and/or Latex gloves; no makeup, jewelry, nail polish, cologne/perfume, scented lotions, hair care products, hair products, exposed piercings, facial hair, contact lenses)
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards
Able to work in environmental conditions: cold room/freezers (-22°F/-6°C), laboratory setting, loud noises, strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological), hazardous/toxic materials, some PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs)
Rotational days/weekends schedule

Responsibilities

Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
Carry out functions related to Buffer and Media manufacturing: buffer and media weighing, buffer formulation, media formulation, in-line conditioning (ILC) skid work, ethanol production
Execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and/or SOPs with focus on 'right the first time' executions
Assist with batch record reconciliation
Assist in department functions: maintaining supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data per site SOPs and policies
Document all activities to meet cGMP requirements
Complete document reviews and revisions
Perform daily record review, tasks, and databases
Actively provide feedback
Participate/lead in shift exchanges, 1-1’s, meetings, and lean activities
Support quality investigations by answering questions, providing feedback, and making suggestions for improvement
Practice and promote safe work habits, adhere to safety procedures and guidelines

Skills

cGMP

Buffer Formulation

Media Formulation

Batch Record Execution

SOP

Weighing

In-Line Conditioning

ILC Skid

Ethanol Production

GMP Documentation

Quality Investigation

Lean Activities

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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