Sr Formulation Technician

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Location: Sunnyvale, CA,

Work hours: M-F from 6:00AM-2:30PM, With overtime as needed.

Position summary:

Work in a team-based environment within a manufacturing lab responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media used in chromatography consumables.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and qualification of resin products on specialized instruments to meet customer demand.
• Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation.
• Complete sophisticated production work-orders according to established procedures.
• Analyze data, derive conclusions, and prepare reports based on findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Enforce to ISO 9001 guidelines and corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards.
• Follow EH&S safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement activities.
• Continuously identify areas for improvement and propose countermeasures.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Good mathematical, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions.
• Strong punctuality and attendance record.
• Familiarity with hand tools regularly used (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezer, etc.)
• Curious to learn and apply Lean manufacturing and PPI Continuous Improvement tools.
• Ability to work independently with occasional assistance.
• Ownership mentality and ability to meet established deadlines and targets.
• Curious to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of production schedules and ability to prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Hands-on experience in a Chemistry laboratory is preferred.
• Knowledges of Chromatography software a plus.
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• A bachelor’s in chemistry and or biotechnology preferred.
  
  

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands & finger to handle & feel.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

Personal protective equipment’s:

• Job requires wearing lab coats, Safety glasses, gloves & safety shoes all company provided.
  
  

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 90,000 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.

Compensation And Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $25.11–$32.50.

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