Technical Operator-Allentown, PA at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
  • Ability to lift 40-50 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Experienced with measuring devices
  • Possess required mechanical skills/abilities to complete assignments in a timely manner
  • Prior exposure in one or more of the following: electrical, electronics, machining, pneumatics, and/or welding
  • Ability to work in environmental conditions including loud noises (equipment/machinery) and wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance of production equipment, including cleaning, part replacement, and general P.M. as recommended by the equipment manufacturer
  • Perform daily and weekly inspections on equipment and supplies
  • Troubleshoot and utilize analytical skills, including diagnosing/repairing equipment problems

Skills

Preventative Maintenance
Equipment Cleaning
Part Replacement
Troubleshooting
Analytical Skills
GMP
PPE
Production Equipment

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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