Job Description

Position Overview

Join the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD) at our Sunnyvale, CA site as a key member of the manufacturing lab team. You will be responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media essential for chromatography consumables, contributing to the delivery of high-quality solutions in the industry.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Work Schedule

• Second Shift (Afternoons): Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Overtime and weekend hours as needed.

Location

• Sunnyvale, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Test resin products using specialized instruments to meet customer demand.
• Accurately record and report test results, maintaining proper documentation.
• Complete production work-orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Adhere to corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards.
• Follow all safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices (GLP/GMP) and standards.
  • Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions.
  • Familiarity with regularly used hand tools (e.g., wrenches, torque drivers, tweezers).
  • PC literate with experience in spreadsheet and database software.
  • Knowledge of Chromatography software and chemistry experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Lifting: Able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Mobility: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle and feel.
• Vision: Visual abilities required to detect small components and particles.
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Laboratory Setting
  • Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
  • Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products, etc.)
  • Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles.
  • Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Some degree of PPE is required, including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, and earplugs. All company-provided PPE includes lab coat, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, and safety shoes. A P95 mask is required in areas with solvent fume exposure.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $21.42 – $32.13 (estimated for California)
• Bonus Eligibility: Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs.
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): At least 120 hours annually.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave: 3 weeks for bonding, 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
  • Accident and life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering company stock at a discount.

For more information on benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards