Job Description

Job Title: Biopharmaceutical Technician I

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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

St. Louis, MO

How will you make an impact?

The candidate will be responsible for the performance of operations in support of the manufacture of Commercial and Clinical Biologics. He/She will be responsible for following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and carrying out a variety of functions related to Upstream (cell culture) and Downstream (purification) biopharmaceutical manufacturing. These functions may include but are not limited to activities such as propagation of mammalian cell culture, conducting aseptic cell culture operations, execution of large scare production bioreactors (50L - 2000L), conducting large scale chromatography, viral inactivation, viral filtration, ultrafiltration and diafiltration, as well as aseptic filling of bulk drug substance.

What will you do?

Execution of manufacturing batch records, work instructions and/or SOPs, with focus on proactive right the first time executions. Assist with batch record reconciliation.

Assist in all Department functions, such as maintaining suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks and data in accordance with site SOPs and policies.

Documentation of all activities to meet cGMP requirements. Execute document reviews and revisions. Daily record review, tasks, and databases. Actively provide feedback.

Critical evaluation of processes, including foresight and thinking ahead.

Complete preventative maintenance and work notifications tasks on time. Perform equipment testing and routine trouble-shooting.

Ensure tasks are executed with a method of prioritization - interpret production schedules and complete tasks accordingly.

Participate in shift exchanges, 1-1s, meetings, attend meetings as necessary to facilitate area needs based on changes, etc. (lean activities).

How will you get here?

Education

High school degree required. Associates in a relevant scientific discipline preferred. Bachelors degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry seen as a plus.

Experience

No experience required, but 1-3 years of relevant lab experience in a related field or industry preferred

Experience in manufacturing and/or GMP environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

Understanding why and not just the how of processes and practices

Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts seen as a plus

Skills

Mechnical Skills/ Analytical Skills/Method Automation

MS Office

Strong math skills

Strong prioritization skills

Detail oriented

Results driven

Abilities

Able to read, write, and communicate in English

Able to understand and carry out instructions

Reliable

Strong communication (written and verbal)

Effectively multi-task

Able to work in an environment of change

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 65,000 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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