Calibration Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Teterboro, New Jersey, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
PharmaceuticalIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum High School diploma or GED; Associate's Degree preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years’ industry experience performing calibrations on utility systems, HVAC systems, and manufacturing equipment
  • Experience reading control schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs
  • Experience working for a metrology organization in a cGMP Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
  • Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Computerized Calibration Management Systems (CCMS)
  • Sound knowledge of engineering theory coupled with seasoned experience; recognized as a source of expertise in metrology

Responsibilities

  • Perform calibrations on manufacturing and utility systems, including Building Automation & Controls and Rockwell PLCs
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems such as WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC, Cold/Warm Rooms, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, bulk chemical distribution, and wastewater treatment
  • Provide technical direction and responsive customer support
  • Assist with facility start-up projects, including performing initial calibrations and commissioning activities
  • Complete and provide accurate documentation in cGMP operations; review and close all preventive and corrective records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and EAM policies and procedures
  • Respond to, assign, and ensure completion of emergency and high-priority work requests, ensuring compliance with safe work practices and policies
  • Promote a safe working environment; support all Thermo Fisher Scientific and site HSE policies; ensure compliance with local HSE regulations; complete required HSE trainings; report accidents and incidents; support investigations; ensure timely closure of HSE actions
  • Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards

Skills

Calibration
Rockwell PLCs
Building Automation
HVAC
CIP
Autoclaves
WFI
Clean Steam
Troubleshooting
GMP

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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