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Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (MonFri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cold Room/Freezers 22degreesF/6degrees C Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc. Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
Position Summary
The Thermo Fisher Scientific West Hills Production Team manufactures medical diagnostic kits
that are used by customers in the Transplant Diagnostics market. The team is dynamic and fast
paced relying on collaboration multitasking and communication within the team and the larger
organization. This is a production/ manufacturing role in a lab setting. Production staff wear lab
coats plus PPE and use bench scale lab equipment pipettes thermal cyclers centrifuges etc.
We are seeking an upbeat individual with good communication along with technical and
operational skills to join the team.
Key Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities include the following but not restricted to:
- Follow written SOPs and batch records and revise as needed.
- Perform manufacturing/ production tasks as scheduled.
- Handle and work with biological and chemical reagents.
- Work with laboratory equipment including but not limited to: UV Spectrophotometer Thermal Cycler qPCR robotic systems centrifuges multichannel pipettes.
- Work in a clean room laboratory environment with adherence to CGMP guidelines.
- Build experimental tasks run tests and complete data analysis using various software.
- Collect data and document in batch records.
- Train and assist colleagues on production tasks and procedures.
- Initiate reports and perform investigations related to production nonconformances.
- Implement solutions to production process and equipment problems.
- Follow all safety requirements and bring up issues and concerns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
A combination of education and experience that confer the needed manufacturing scientific and
laboratory technical skills will be considered such as:
- High School Diploma/ GED and four 4 years of related laboratory experience and 2 years college course work in Biotechnology Sciences or other technical field or Bachelor of Science degree in biology chemistry or similar.
- Ability to write basic SOPs and other common production documents.
- Ability to perform laboratory calculations.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Word Excel and Power Point.
- Able to work critical and shifting timelines while demonstrating a can do attitude.
- Ability to work overtime and nonstandard work schedules as required to meet production schedule.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Frequently work at laboratory workstation operating equipment low temperature freezers and computer workstations.
- Some lifting of objects including laboratory instrumentation of 35 pounds.
- May handle sharps such as needles and biologic substances of human and animal origin.
Conditions and requirements may change as required.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $26.00$32.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short and longterm disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Employment Type
Full-Time
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