Formulation Technician II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Scientific Instruments, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
  • Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards
  • Good mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Ability to read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions
  • Familiarity with hand tools regularly used (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezers, etc.)
  • PC literate with experience in spreadsheet and database software
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Ability to stand for full shift
  • Visual abilities to detect small components and particles

Responsibilities

  • Testing of resin products on unique instruments to meet customer demand
  • Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation
  • Complete production work-orders according to established procedures
  • Follow corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards
  • Follow safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement activities
  • Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment
  • Work in a team-based environment within a manufacturing lab responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media used in chromatography consumables

Skills

Good Laboratory Practices
Good Manufacturing Practices
SOPs
hand tools
PC literate
problem-solving
chromatography
resin testing
quality documentation

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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