Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Biomanufacturing Technician, Apprenticeship – Bend

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, to ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.Location/Division Specific Information

The Bend, Oregon site is a multi-product and multi-client pharmaceutical development site specializing in developing and manufacturing solid oral dosage formulations of small molecules in preclinical and early phase clinical trials (phase 1 and 2). We are the Solubilization Center of Excellence within Thermo Fisher's Pharma Services Group, and as such, have expertise in such technologies as hot-melt extrusion, spray-drying, and particle size reduction.

How will you make an impact?

The Biomanufacturing Technician Apprentice provides technical and manufacturing support to the Formulation and Process Development team in the production of pharmaceutical Spray Dried Intermediates (SDI) and Solid Dosage Forms (tablets, capsules, sachets).

What will you do?

Develop skills in assembly, disassembly, operation, and cleaning of process equipment (such as spray dryers, tablet presses, mills, roller compactors, fluid beds, hot melt extruders, and blenders).Gather experimental data in lab notebooks consistent with company policy and good laboratory practices.Develop skills in routine powder and tablet characterization.Maintain cleanliness of equipment, work areas and facility.Perform general maintenance on research & development (R&D) process and laboratory equipment as needed.

How will you get here?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.Must be enrolled in the Oregon Bioscience Association Apprenticeship Program to be eligible for this role.
ExperienceTechnical experience in research lab or pharmaceutical industry preferred.Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Good work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a desire to learn.Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 90,000 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.