Job Description

　　The Thermo Fisher Scientific West Hills Production Team manufactures medical diagnostic kits that are used by customers in the Transplant Diagnostics market. The team is dynamic and fast paced, relying on collaboration, multitasking, and communication within the team and the larger organization. This is a production/ manufacturing role in a lab setting. Production staff wear lab coats plus PPE and use bench scale lab equipment – pipettes, thermal cyclers, centrifuges, etc.

　　We are seeking an upbeat individual with good communication along with technical and operational skills to join the team.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　The duties and responsibilities include the following but not restricted to:

　　Follow written SOPs and batch records and revise as needed.

　　Perform manufacturing/ production tasks as scheduled.

　　Handle and work with biological and chemical reagents.

　　Work with laboratory equipment including but not limited to: UV Spectrophotometer, Thermal Cycler, qPCR, robotic systems, centrifuges, multichannel pipettes.

　　Work in a clean room laboratory environment with adherence to CGMP guidelines.

　　Build experimental tasks, run tests, and complete data analysis using various software.

　　Collect data and document in batch records.

　　Train and assist colleagues on production tasks and procedures.

　　Initiate reports and perform investigations related to production nonconformances.

　　Implement solutions to production process and equipment problems.

　　Follow all safety requirements and bring up issues and concerns.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　A combination of education and experience that confer the needed manufacturing, scientific, and laboratory technical skills will be considered such as:

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

　　High School Diploma/ GED and four (4) years of related laboratory experience and 2 years college course work in Biotechnology, Sciences, or other technical field or Bachelor’s of Science degree in biology, chemistry or similar.

　　Ability to write basic SOPs and other common production documents.

　　Ability to perform laboratory calculations.

　　Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

　　Able to work critical and shifting timelines while demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude.

　　Ability to work overtime and nonstandard work schedules as required to meet production schedule.

　　Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

　　Frequently work at laboratory workstation, operating equipment, low temperature freezers, and computer workstations.

　　Some lifting of objects including laboratory instrumentation of 35 pounds.

　　May handle sharps such as needles and biologic substances of human and animal origin. Conditions and requirements may change as required.

　　Compensation and Benefits

　　The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $26.00–$32.00.

　　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

　　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.