Sr Formulation Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Compensation: $25.11 - 33.00/HR


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:
US – Fremont, CA

How Will You Make an Impact?:

Supports laboratory functions for Bulk Formulations. Includes cleaning, preparing and stocking labware for manufacturing use. Responsible for bulking and filtration container set ups, performs filtrations of bulk materials, and manufactures buffers/stock solutions per manufacturing procedures with limited supervision. Participates in process improvement projects.

A Day in the Life:

• Assist in manufacture of controls and calibrators and complete batch records following cGMPs.

• Perform in-process assays using equipment such as spectrophotometers, pH meters and photometers.

• Weighing, transfer, mixing of chemicals required.   

• Perform product filtrations.

• Clean and steam steel and plastic tanks.

• Prepare glassware and steel tanks for sterilization in autoclave and operate autoclave.

• Maintain lab equipment including pumps, pH meters, and flow meters.

• Keep department lead or manager updated on all issues.

• Monitor and replenish stocks of common lab supplies.

• Performs other job duties as required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
• Familiarity with Quality System Regulations preferred.
• Experience working with potentially hazardous chemicals and human source materials preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs routinely.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be in compliance with GMP, QSRs, ISO and IVD regulations in the performance of department responsibilities.
• Ability to read and write English and understand instructions written or orally in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Work Environment

• Controlled Substance Handling: This role involves the handling of controlled substances during their duties. The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines on controlled substances. Proper safety protocols and protective measures will be provided and must be strictly followed.

• Safety Protocols: Ability to adhere to strict safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

What We Offer:

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!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.93–$34.00.

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