Job Title: Lead Formulation Technician-Harvest/Media Prep
Requisition ID: 110953BR
 
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll 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 you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
 
Location/Division Specific Information
St. Louis, MO   **12/hr rotating shift 6:30am-7:00pm**
 
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 Harvest and Media Preparation. Additional tasks may include but are not limited to activities such as propagation of mammalian cell culture, conducting aseptic cell culture operations, and execution of large scale production bioreactors (50L - 2000L)
 
 
What will you do?             

• Execution of manufacturing batch records, work instructions and/or SOPs, with minimal instruction on a day-to-day basis and a focus on proactive ‘right the first time’ executions. Assist with batch record reconciliation.
• Able to execute all Department functions, such as maintaining suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks and data in accordance with site SOPs and policies.
• Complete preventative maintenance and work notifications tasks on time. Perform equipment testing and routine trouble-shooting
• Documentation of all activities to meet cGMP requirements. Execute document reviews and revisions. Daily record review, tasks, and databases. Actively provide feedback.
• Forecast and resolve supply and raw material deficiencies. Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts with one week outlook.
• Oversee and perform timely consumption of materials and completion of quality documentation in appropriate systems
• Identify deviations, aid in investigations/root cause analysis, and provide input on major/critical deviations. Work to complete documentation of deviations and events in appropriate systems
• Act as on the floor lead in absence of the supervisor

 
 
How will you get here?
  
Experience 

• ​5+ years of relevant experience in a related field or industry required
• Experience in GMP environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understanding ‘why’ and not just the ‘how’ of processes and practices
• Knowledge of cGMP practices required
• Knowledge of deviation investigations preferred
• Knowledge of chromatography, cell culture, and aseptic techniques strongly preferred Mechanical Skills/ Analytical Skills/Method Automation
• MS Office
• Strong math skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• 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 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
 
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