Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Media Production Specialist in Madison, Wisconsin
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to meaningful work, such as assisting customers in cancer research, environmental protection, and food safety. Your efforts will make a tangible difference and align with your professional aspirations.
Location/Division Specific Information
This role is passionate about service delivery excellence for Unity Lab Services. A division of Thermo Fisher responsible for providing onsite services at customer locations. We provide services at over 400 customer sites globally.
This position is located in Madison, WI
How will you make an impact
Prepare high quality specialized media/buffer solutions in different quantities and specifications
Share technical expertise with peers and provide training and mentorship to others
Drive excellence in the day-to-day operations in the Pilot Plant
Ensure laboratory compliance and customer happiness
Champion innovation and practical process improvement in the laboratory
A day in the life:
Follows well-defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOP’s & work instructions
Makes decisions and applies available resources to meet customer requirements
Verification, calibration, and use of common and specialized lab equipment including, but not limited to, floor mixer, pressurized vessels, peristaltic pump, floor scales, fume hoods, pH and conductivity meters
Promote a safe work environment through various safety initiatives within the functional area.
Provide technical expertise and training to ULS staff
Works effectively with a diverse cross-functional team
Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific throughout customer locations
Prepare high quality specialized buffers/media in variety of different qualities and specifications. Perform tasks such as pH measurements, conductivity measurements, and sterile filtration techniques
Assemble/disassemble and operate media manufacturing equipment, filter housing assemblies
Media tote and bag installations
Verify calculations, technical documentation, equipment logbooks, and approval of completed documents.
Scan batch records, archive documents
How can one get here?
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate Degree in a scientific field preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read, write and speak English
Have proven initiative in previous work experience
Displays a high level of confidentiality for both customer and Thermo Fisher
Experience in laboratory setting or services preferred; experience in GLP/GMP environment preferred
Confirmed excellence in customer service skills
Detail oriented, problem solver, promotes team environment
Computer/software skills. (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Must possess the operating skills to use handheld scanners and learn to enter data in various systems as necessary
Working Conditions:
Works primarily at customer locations, in laboratory environments, office environment, around shipping/receiving docks, stock rooms, and other storage locations
May be required to work independently at customer location
Extensive walking
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; ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to use material handling equipment such as push carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks
Depending on area of building, personal protective equipment is required to be worn including lab coats, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, coveralls, hood, facemask, hairnets and/or safety gloves
One should be able to work a flexible shift to meet client and production needs which may include evenings, days, weekends, rotating shifts, etc
Each one of our 75,000 outstanding minds has a distinct story to tell. Join us and contribute to our remarkable mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.