Job Description

* Job Title- Scientist I, Formulation
Requisition ID- XXXXXX- Scientist I, Formulation

When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and youll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division Specific Information

US-California-Pleasanton / Genetic Sciences Division

What will you do?

The new COVID-19 value stream at the Pleasanton site is seeking a Scientist I, Formulation with experiences in the area of biology/biotechnology to support our manufacturing operations in the executing of production flows as well as reporting and documentation of production results. This position will be responsible for carrying out the dilution and QC preparation for production of MS2 Phage under limited supervision. This role requires strong time management and organization and ability to participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to solve problems in manufacturing environment.

How will you get here?

Education
* BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or equivalent knowledge and experience in manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Experience

* 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or R&D with demonstrated competency in the use of molecular biology techniques.
* Experience in process improvement, i.e.: Lean Manufacturing Principles

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

* Demonstrates strong leadership
* Experience working with Supervisor to identify issues, resource needs and improvement opportunities. Offer suggestions for resolution/improvements.
* Consistent, dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities
* Ability to track record of problem solving through root cause analysis, well designed experiments, data analysis and interpretation.
* Solid technical writing and verbal skills as evidenced by the ability to prepare technical reports, product transfer documents, clear and effective manufacturing protocols and SOPs
* Experience in participating and leading in Continues Improvement- Practical Process Improvement (PPI) events and problem solving. Experience in driving the PPI business system by encouraging employees to put JDIs in and using the PPI process to drive improvements.
* Manage employee time and attendance through Workday
* Participate in project implementation

This position does not have allocation for relocation assistance

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

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