Production Technician I - Logan, UT at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Logan, Utah, United States

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

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with cleanroom restrictions: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, contact lenses (prescriptive glasses provided)
  • Ability to stand for full shift (12-hour weekend days: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM Friday through Sunday)
  • Some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Specific gowning: gloves, cleanroom shoes/coverings, hair & beard net, face cover, safety glasses; no piercings, jewelry, makeup, fake/painted nails
  • Physical agility: standing, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, grasping; forceful gripping, pulling, repetitive motion
  • Ability to work in fast-paced regulated cleanroom environment (60º-70ºF, >30% humidity, ambient noise), including overtime
  • Ability to use PPE and understand chemical hygiene (labels, Safety Data Sheets)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to comprehend written materials with words, pictures, and numbers
  • Proficiency in counting, calculating, and measuring accurately
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Consistent adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions individually and as a team

Responsibilities

  • Produce Bioprocess Containers in a cleanroom environment
  • Safely carry out production process by following SOPs, Work Instruction Documents (WIDs), blueprints/drawings for assembling, material handling, equipment operating, and packaging goods
  • Work in production environment: manufacturing/operating machinery, assembling tubing and connectors, packaging and inspecting products according to blueprints and drawings
  • Use tools and equipment: computers, calculators, measuring tools, assembly hand tools, Bioprocess Container machinery, pallet jacks
  • Follow safety and cGMP requirements
  • Pay strong attention to detail, collaborating with upstream/downstream stations to ensure product quality
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Production Control Documents (PCD)
  • Participate in improvement activities, including 5S
  • Work effectively as part of a team, assisting with training and mentoring
  • Focus on personal development through timely completion of training
  • Adhere to schedule to meet production goals

Skills

GMP
SOP
Cleanroom
Assembly
Material Handling
Packaging
Inspection
Measuring Tools
Hand Tools
Machinery Operation
Bioprocess Containers
Tubing
Connectors

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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