Operator II, Manufacturing - 1st Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Fremont, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Clinical DiagnosticsIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
  • Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment and machine operation
  • Excel in a team environment
  • Good verbal/written communication
  • Attention to detail while maintaining a quality product
  • Ability to multitask, perform repetitive work duties and react appropriately to changing work priorities
  • Ability to read, interpret manufacturing drawings and follow SOPs, ISO guidelines and complete accurate documentation according to cGMP requirements
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance (up to 50 pounds max unassisted infrequently)
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with cleanroom requirements (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc.)
  • Ability to work in environmental conditions: Cold Room/Freezers -22°F/-6°C, fluctuating temps hot/cold, loud noises, standing for full shift, warehouse, hazardous/toxic materials
  • Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand chemical hygiene
  • Physical ability to stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping; use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing and pulling

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and set up material, containers, and operate production floor equipment per validated SOPs
  • Manufacture and/or test products following cGMP and complete all vital documentation in accordance with Quality System
  • Record information such as weight, time and date packaged
  • Understand and communicate workflow and technologies used in the production environment
  • Label and pack special arrangements or selections of product
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, machines, glassware or equipment as needed
  • Drive a culture of safety and quality in all activities
  • Participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean and 5-S program
  • Perform other job duties as required by the department and/or Management
  • Support the team in achieving daily production schedules and product quality goals

Skills

GMP
cGMP
SOPs
Manufacturing
Production Equipment
Quality Documentation
PPE
Cleanroom Protocols
Material Inspection
Product Testing

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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