Senior Upstream Processing Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent with +2 years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree
  • Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
  • Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
  • Preferred: Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts
  • Preferred: Subject Matter Expert on upstream processing steps
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Strong math skills
  • MS Office
  • Able to demonstrate practical knowledge with successful outcomes
  • Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring
  • Able to read, write, and communicate in English
  • Able to understand and carry out instructions
  • Willing to wear a full gowning suit which includes bodysuit, gloves, hair & beard nets, face covers, and safety glasses (prohibited: makeup, jewelry, nail polish, cologne/perfume, scented lotions or hair care products)
  • Able to meet clean room gowning requirements, including wearing Tyvek, Nitrile, and/or Latex gloves
  • Ability to lift minimum of 25 lbs independently
  • Ability to stand for 80% of shift
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Responsibilities

  • Execution of manufacturing batch records, work instructions and/or SOPs, with focus on proactive ‘right the first time’ executions
  • Assist with batch record reconciliation
  • Assist in all Department functions, such as maintaining suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks and data in accordance with site SOPs and policies
  • Documentation of all activities to meet cGMP requirements
  • Complete document reviews and revisions
  • Daily record review, tasks, and databases
  • Participate/Lead in shift exchanges, 1-1’s, meetings, attend meetings as needed to facilitate area needs based on changes (lean activities)
  • Support a quality investigation by answering questions and making suggestions for improvement
  • Practices and promotes safe work habits and adheres to safety procedures and guidelines
  • Critical evaluation of processes, including foresight and thinking ahead
  • Ensure tasks are performed with a method of prioritization - interpret production schedules and complete tasks accordingly
  • Propagation of mammalian cell culture
  • Conducting aseptic cell culture operations
  • Execution of large scale production bioreactors (50L - 2000L)
  • Conducting large scale filtration or centrifugation

Skills

cGMP
Upstream Processing
Mammalian Cell Culture
Aseptic Techniques
Bioreactors
Large Scale Filtration
Centrifugation
Batch Records
SOPs
GMP 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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