Cartridge Setup and Operate at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Meriden, Connecticut, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • Language skills: Read instructions for assembling equipment, read books and look up unfamiliar words; print simple sentences with subject, verb, object, numbers, and names; speak simple sentences using normal word order and present/past tenses
  • Mathematical skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure; perform operations with common and decimal fractions
  • Reasoning ability: Employ rational judgment to follow detailed but straightforward written or verbal instructions; resolve issues with a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Physical ability: Lift 55 pounds alone, 70 pounds with help, use mechanical lifting equipment for over 85 pounds; perform tasks like walking, bending, climbing, working at heights; pass vision screening; able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Reliability and dependability
  • Ability to accurately implement mentor support
  • Strength in reading, speaking, and comprehending English
  • Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards
  • Compliance with cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair
  • Ability to work third shift (nights) in environment with loud noises, flammable/hazardous materials, office/plant setting

Responsibilities

  • Configure and manage LifeASSURE™ cartridge manufacturing machinery
  • Setup pleaters and cartridge equipment for LifeASSURE™ cartridge operations
  • Teach operators on accurate techniques for operating equipment
  • Keep records and location of cartridges produced
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Observe all company and OSHA safety rules and practices
  • Check own work and work of other employees in the department and resolve discrepancies with the team
  • Assist other department members to ensure safety and improve output
  • Perform various production operations safely and fill in on positions throughout manufacturing as required
  • Aid in the development of fellow team members
  • Access information via computer when needed
  • Set up and run cartridge production equipment under supervision

Skills

LifeASSURE™ cartridge manufacturing
pleaters setup
cartridge equipment operation
GMP
OSHA safety
computer access
equipment assembly

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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