Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Sr Formulation Technician (First Shift)

Location/Division Specific Information:

Sunnyvale, CA

Shift: Monday – Friday 6am - 2:30 pm with overtime and weekend hours as needed

The Sr. Formulation Technician is part of the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD), the Sunnyvale, CA site and focuses on developing and delivering the highest quality chromatography solutions in the industry.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

Work in a team-based environment within a manufacturing lab responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media used in chromatography consumables.

A Day in the Life:

Testing of resin products on unique instruments to meet customer demand.Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation.Complete sophisticated production work-orders according to established procedures.Follow corporate quality and safety policies.Analyze data, derive conclusions, and prepare reports based on findings.Collaborate with cross-functional teams!Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.Continuously identify areas for improvement and propose countermeasures

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards.Good mathematical, problem-solving, communication (verbal/written) skills and interpersonal abilities.Chromatography experience, chemical formulation and lean manufacturing experience.Read, understand and follow written procedures.Experience with hand tools (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezer, etc.)Proven experience with PC spreadsheet and database software.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel.Visual abilities to detect small components and particles.Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise level.PPE requirements: lab coat, Safety glasses, gloves, face shields, & safety shoes (all company provided.)P95 Mask in the areas that have exposure of solvent fumes

What We Offer

Compensation

Competitive Hourly Pay RateAdditional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positionsAnnual performance-based bonusAnnual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1Paid Time Off & Designated Paid HolidaysRetirement Savings PlanTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCareer Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $25.11–$37.66.

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