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ThermoFisher Scientific Operator II, Manufacturing in Eugene, Oregon
Job Description
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
How will you make an impact?
In this role, you will be responsible for final formulation of various product lines that serve the Biotech industry. Employees carry out production processes by closely following Standard Operating Procedures and various Work Instruction Documents. Job encounters recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm, involving a moderate degree of complexity. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position as mistakes in work could cause meaningful interpretive errors.
What will you do?
Complete production and quality analysis of reagents, components, and finished products in accordance with SOPs, work instructions, and the Production Schedule to ensure the timely availability of cost-effective products of high quality.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with workgroups to ensure the completion of daily production.
Work in both standard and cleanroom environments while adhering to room-specific PPE requirements.
Operates and/or monitors production equipment and makes vital adjustments to ensure smooth operations and high-quality results if required in the work area.
Works alone or with other technicians to perform formulating, filling, and/or labeling of products
Must be able to comprehend production paperwork up to and including product reconciliation, label reconciliation, labor sheets, product fill checks, torque checks, etc.
Must be able to follow steps in the manufacturing paperwork without deviating from instructions.
Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
Align with all company safety regulations and procedures.
Follow ISO 13485 guidelines and all company SOPs
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, machines, glassware, or equipment as needed or advised, if required in the work area.
Able to work overtime and flexible shifts.
Performs other duties as assigned
Education
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
BS (or AS + relevant experience) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or other related life science field preferred.
Experience
Required
Proven ability to follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to adhere consistently and independently to the production schedule.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Basic digital literacy such as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to support the operation in its daily functions.
Preferred
+1 year experience in a life science/biotechnology field preferred.
Experience with collecting optical density measurements.
Experience with a precise formulation of bulk reagents.
Experience with filling, capping, and labeling using precision liquid handling tools and processes.
Experience in manufacturing diagnostic products for research and regulated markets.
Experience in completing documentation using GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
Equivalency
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and be able to multi-task.
Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
The position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; the ability to stand, walk, stoop,
kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights 20-50 pounds, occasionally
pushing and pulling over 100 pounds; arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear for prolonged periods of time.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com .
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.