Scientist I, Formulations
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

Fremont, CA / Clinical Diagnostics Division

How will you make an impact?

You will be responsible for manufacturing products for the Bulk Formulations Toxicology team and complete associated cGMP documentation. You will work with chemicals and biologicals to manufacture reagents, calibrators, and controls for IVD immunoassay use and participate in process improvements projects.

What will you do?

• Manufacture products including reagents, calibrators, buffers, controls, etc. and complete batch records while maintaining cGMPs and GDP standards
• Perform in-process testing using clinical analyzers and analyze raw data for in-process adjustments and product release
• Review other manufacturing operators/scientist's batch records
• Maintain and analyzes lot histories for trends and discrepancies
• Perform laboratory activities including weighing, transferring, and mixing required chemicals and performing product filtration
• Participate in process improvement projects to improve operational efficiencies and support business needs
• Modify SOPs, work instructions and reports with mentorship
• Initiate and support investigations for quality documentation including NCARS, CAPAs, and Variances
• Maintain and troubleshoot testing and formulations equipment as appropriate
• Keep department supervisor and/or manager updated on all issues
• Perform other job duties as the need arises

How will you get here?

Education

BS/BA in scientific field in Chemistry, Biochemistry, ore related technical discipline; equivalent combination of education and years of related experience may be substituted

Experience

• 1+ years of related experience and/or training preferred
• Laboratory skills including pipetting, safety, and hazardous chemical handling and knowledge of safety precautions
• Experience in working with potentially hazardous chemicals and human source materials preferred
• Familiarity with Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 regulations is a plus
• IVD immunoassay manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to perform tasks in compliance with GMP, GDP, QSRs, ISO and IVD regulations
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and can prioritize own and other's work to meet business efficiency metrics
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and focused
• Ability to routinely lift 25 pounds

This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

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 100,000+ 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.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $63,800.00-$74,450.00.

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 long-term 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
  

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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