Cell Culture Reagent Prep

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

When your’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll do important work. We help customers in finding cures for cancer, protect the environment, and make sure our food is safe.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Associate Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred. 0-3 years of dynamic meaningful experience required experience in a GxP laboratory setting a plus. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills with. Must in a proficiently in a cross-functional team environment and efficiently harmonize with all levels in the company.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works primarily at customer sites, which may require independent work. Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc)
• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment may be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), bump hats, and/or safety glasses.
• Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Regularly use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push/pull up to 100lbs
• Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.)
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
  Benefits:
  We offer competitive remuneration, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
  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! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

The Cell Culture Media & Buffer Prep division batches routine and complete growth solutions & reagents. We are passionate about service excellence for the Unity Lab Services division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. This position will apply the basic functionality of systems and applications relevant to the job function, including the use of various benchtop equipment and instruments. Strong interpersonal skills are required. A successful candidate will understand the theory and will be able to troubleshoot root cause failures and optimize assays under the supervision of management. Functions will also involve preventative maintenance of equipment and upkeep of commonly used chemical supplies.
Job specific duties also include performing tasks associated with media prep such as pH titration, osmolality adjustment, aseptic filtration techniques, aliquots, use of autoclaves for sterilization of Media/Buffer related materials, Clean In Place (CIP) of laboratory skids and apparatus, and performing calculations based on molarity, percent by volume, and dilutions.
We use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all record keeping. We maintain metric data for work performed and promote a safe work environment through various safety initiatives within functional area. We participate in individual and group projects that can include cost savings analysis, writing job training methods, job aids, work instructions, and review and edit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).