Senior Upstream Processing Technician

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Job Title: Senior Upstream Processing Technician

Location/Division Specific Information:St. Louis MO

Thermo Fisher places a strong emphasis on employee development fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity collaboration and continuous learning. They are committed to corporate social responsibility focusing on sustainability community involvement and ethical practices. The company recognizes and rewards its employees achievements providing a supportive and motivating work environment.

About the Role

The candidate will help the performance of operations in support of the manufacture of Commercial and Clinical Biologics. They will follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and carrying out a variety of functions related to Upstream (cell culture). These functions may include but are not limited to activities such as propagation of mammalian cell culture conducting aseptic cell culture operations execution of large scare production bioreactors (50L - 2000L) and conducting large scale filtration or centrifugation.

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 1-1s meetings attend meetings as needed to facilitate area needs based on changes etc. (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.

Requirements

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in manufacturing operation production lab setting or related field
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of cGMP practices aseptic techniques or chemical concepts- preferred
• Subject Matter Expert on upstream processing steps- preferred

Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong math skills
• MS Office

Abilities:

• 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

• Be willing to wear a full gowning suit which includes bodysuit gloves hair & beard nets face covers and safety glasses. (These items are prohibited: makeup jewelry nail polish cologne / perfume scented lotions or hair care products etc.)
• 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

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation!

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Disclaimer:

This job description presents the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an extensive statement of work responsibilities or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to build an inclusionary work environment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.