Sr Scientific Support Specialist

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Customer location in Thousand Oaks, California

Discover Impactful Work

Drive excellence in the Media Sciences program through right-the-first-time preparation of custom media formulations, compliance adherence, safe lab techniques, and client satisfaction. Champion innovation and practical process improvement in the laboratory

A Day In The Life

• Play a key role in a team of laboratory staff performing media operations for Research, Quality and Process Development, including GLP and GMP support
• Complete tasks associated with media and buffer preparation operations (e.g., complex calculations, aseptic technique, chemical inventory, troubleshooting, cell culture media prep, dilutions, microbial agar plates, pH titration)
• Performs the weighing dispensing of raw materials for solution prep, filtration, and labeling
• Perform verification/approval of peer calculations, technical documentation, and equipment logbooks
• Maintain laboratory areas in a high state of inspection preparedness.
• Follow procedures as outlined by Best Practices, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions
• Support other duties as assigned
  
  

Keys To Success

Education

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in a scientific subject area and a minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience strongly preferred; or an advanced degree with limited experience; or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in a laboratory setting, excellence in customer service required.
• Experience handling chemicals preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Attention to detail; technical problem-solving skills; and ability to multi-task.
• Trained in basic laboratory safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Validated excellence in customer service skills.
• Detail oriented, problem solver, promotes a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and confident working in systems and databases.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently within customer location.
• Walking/standing for 75-85% of the day.
• May pass through areas where chemical-based allergens may be in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc.).
• Ability to lift, push and pull 30-40 pounds consistently; may be required to lift 50 lbs.­­
• GMP/GLP compliance, and audit critical records preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

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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!

Compensation And Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $19.64–$29.45.

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