Sr Formulation Technician - DSP 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 (required); Associates Degree with +2 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field (required); experience in a cGMP environment (preferred)
  • Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts (preferred); subject matter expert on processing steps (preferred)
  • Strong math skills, critical thinking, problem solving, detail oriented, results driven, MS Office proficiency
  • Able to read, write, and communicate in English; understand and carry out instructions
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Able to work 12-hour shifts (dayshift 6am–6:30pm or nightshift 6pm–6:30am)
  • Able to adhere to cleanroom gowning requirements (full gowning suit: bodysuit, gloves, hair/beard nets, face covers, safety glasses; no makeup, jewelry, nail polish, perfume, scented lotions, hair products, exposed piercings, facial hair)
  • Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards, wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs), work in environment with loud noises and equipment/machinery
  • Reliable, able to multitask, work independently and as part of a team, in an environment of change; qualified to train other employees (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Execute 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
  • Document all activities to meet cGMP requirements; complete document reviews and revisions; daily record review, tasks, and databases; actively provide feedback
  • Participate/lead in shift exchanges, 1-1’s, meetings, attend meetings as needed to facilitate area needs based on changes (lean activities)
  • Support quality investigations by answering questions, providing feedback, and making suggestions for improvement
  • Practice and promote safe work habits; adhere to safety procedures and guidelines
  • Perform critical evaluation of processes, including foresight and thinking ahead
  • Ensure tasks are performed with prioritization—interpret production schedules and complete tasks accordingly

Skills

Downstream Processing
cGMP
GMP
SOPs
Batch Records
Manufacturing Execution
Cleanroom Protocols
PPE
Biologics
Document Reviews

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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