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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the production of quality culture media according to established regulations (QSR), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as needed.
• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, DHR’s etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Refer to job specific Job Safety Analysis.
• Perform all work activities in a safe manner. Maintain a safe and clutter free work area. Clean up all spills immediately.
• Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English.
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management immediately.
• Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and Report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Supervisor or Lead. Demonstrate job functions to coworkers as needed. Continuously monitor product for defects. Assist with inventory process as requested.
• Work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers in all departments with little supervision to
• achieve team, department and company goals.
• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. This includes all assigned equipment.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and properly perform technique of getting pH balance as needed.
• Package products as required.
• Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules.
• Obtain correct materials for operation needs from warehouse or staging area.
• Read, understand and complete required documentation. All paperwork shall be accurately and neatly completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Identify and obtain correct components and materials from warehouses and designated staging areas.

In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must posses basic English communications skills, both written and/or verbal
• Must be able to comprehend and follow both written and/or verbal English communications
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations
• Lift up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 600 lbs wheeled kettles
• Stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day
• Walk short distances, maneuvering self around machinery and co-workers
• Ability to see in color

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