Sr. Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, and you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Discover Impactful Work:

Join a collaborative manufacturing environment responsible for producing molecular biology reagents used in Life Sciences industries. This position requires working in a timely and efficient manner to produce buffers and solutions in a laboratory setting. Additionally, we apply pH meter and refractometer techniques to ensure real-time and accurate data entry into batch records. We are seeking an energetic individual with effective communication along with technical and operational skills to join our team! This is an equal-opportunity position.

Shift Information

Day Shift – Monday through Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm PST

A day in the Life:

• Maintains a safe work environment
• Performs work in accordance with daily production schedules to fulfill work orders and special requests
• Follows batch records to perform solution preparation while documenting the production process as required
• Applies basic mathematical skills to perform required calculations and provides accurate data documentation
• Maintains cleanliness of the solutions lab
• Maintains inventory of chemicals, solutions and reagents
• Learns and follows all departmental SOPs, guidelines, and procedures
• Performs other related activities as assigned by supervisor

Keys to Success

Education & Experience

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

High school diploma (or GED) required and at least 2 years’ experience in a related field, preferably a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must follow verbal and written instructions
• Well organized, detail oriented and proficient at multitasking
• Works well in a team environment and individually
• Displays positive demeanor toward job and others
• Must be highly motivated and dedicated
• Proficient to adapt and be flexible to a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Close vision and ability to adjust focus required. Required to lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally of 45 pounds or more, with assistance and/or with equipment on occasion.

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 five 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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $19.64–$29.46.

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