Work Schedule
Rotational days/weekendsEnvironmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C Laboratory Setting Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Standing for full shift Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.) Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
Job Title: Buffer and Media Technician I
Location/Division Specific Information
St. Louis MO/ Drug Substance Division (Biologics)
Discover Impactful Work:
The candidate will be responsible for following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and carrying out a variety of functions related to Buffer and Media manufacturing in support of the manufacture of Commercial and Clinical Biologics. These functions may include activities such as buffer and media weighing buffer formulation media formulation in-line conditioning (ILC) skid work and ethanol production.
A day in the Life:
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 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. Actively provide feedback.
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 providing feedback and making suggestions for improvement.
Practices and promotes safe work habits and adheres to safety procedures and guidelines.
Keys to Success:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
No previous work experience required
Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing operations production or related field
Preferred: Experience in a CGMP environment
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of cGMP practices aseptic techniques or chemical concepts preferred
Skills
Strong math skills
Detail oriented
Results Driven
MS Office
Abilities
Able to read write and communicate in English
Able to understand and carry out instructions
Reliable
Effectively multi-task
Able to work in an environment of change
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
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 adhere to 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!
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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Required Experience:
IC
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