Work Schedule
7 1/2 hr shift
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Working Hours: 3 weeks of night shifts (10pm - 6am) then 6 weeks of day shifts with one week morning, one week afternoon (6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm) and back to 3 weeks night shifts, etc..
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.
Work in a team-based environment to manufacture high quality custom oligonucleotides in a high throughput, fast paced setting.
As a formulation technician, you will learn the basics of oligonucleotide synthesis, processing, and purification. This outstanding role allows an insight into mainstream oligonucleotide production. The role requires the ability to exercise judgement within generally defined practises, policies, and procedures.
Understand scientific principles to problem solve, troubleshoot test results, evaluate alternative choices and exercise good judgement in selecting the best solution. Proactively identify production issues and give ideas/suggestions.
Thoroughly and accurately complete documentation (completes batch records with compliance with GDP, document problems, bring deviations to the attention of the Team Leader/Supervisors). Identify and communicate errors in documentation.
BSc, HNC, HND in biology, chemistry, or equivalent. However will consider outstanding internal or external candidates without degree qualifications.
Works in a manufacturing laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Required to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
Must be flexible and work additional hours when required.
