Gels Operator II

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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

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:
Carlsbad CA/BID

How Will You Make an Impact?:
You will play a key role in supporting the production of high-quality products that enable scientific research and healthcare advancements worldwide. Through a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, you will help Thermo Fisher Scientific deliver on its mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

A Day in the Life:

Carry out Standard Operating Procedures involved in high throughput manufacturing, visual inspection, material handling and inventory control. 

Operate semi-automated equipment in the production of Polyacrylamide Gels

Complete production schedule to plan and maintain sufficient output levels measured on an hourly basis. 

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)

Experience:

3-5 years in a manufacturing-based environment (Equipment experience required) 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
Experience with ISO 9001and/or GMP manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Close vision and ability to adjust focus required. Regularly required to lift up to 20 pounds. May be required to lift weight of 45 pounds or more, with assistance and/ or with equipment on occasion

What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $16.78–$25.16.

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