Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Position Summary:
Manufactures complicated products and completes associated documentation. Contributes to the transfer of new products into Manufacturing. Participates in process improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Manufacture advanced products and complete batch records following all cGMPs.
- Products include calibrators, controls, buffers, etc.
- Perform in-process assays using clinical analyzers. Review and analyze data.
- Weighing, transferring, and mixing of chemicals as required.
- Perform product filtrations.
- Review and approve completed batch records.
- Maintain and analyze lot histories for trends and discrepancies.
- Analyze data to perform calculations for constituent additions and dilutions.
- Train junior scientists on equipment and procedures.
- May write, review, and modify SOPs, work instructions and reports.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and validate equipment as appropriate.
- Execute process validations as appropriate.
- Participate in process improvement projects to improve efficiencies and support business needs.
- Initiate, evaluate, and draft write-ups for NCARs, OOS's and Variances.
- Keep the department lead or manager updated on all issues.
- Perform other job duties such as small equipment cleaning and autoclaving of small parts using lab autoclave and washer as required.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- BS/BA in life scientific field (biology/biochemistry) with 2-4 years of related experience and/or training preferred. AA degree with 4-6 years of related experience may be substituted.
- Strong lab skills and knowledge of safety precautions.
- Familiarity with Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 regulations.
- Experienced working with potentially hazardous chemicals and human source materials.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs routinely.
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must be in compliance with GMP, QSRs, ISO and IVD regulations in the performance of department responsibilities.
- Strong laboratory skills including pipetting, safety, and hazardous chemical handling.
- Must be organized and diligent to be able to prioritize own and other's work and meet business productivity metrics.
- Must exhibit strong leadership ability.
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and focused.
This position is not approved for relocation assistance.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $91,000.00-$121,000.00.
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