Scientist I, Formulation

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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, No eye contacts allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Location/Division Specific Information

Middletown, VA

Hours: 7am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri (OT as needed)

Essential Duties

• Follow prescribed directions to calculate the amount of chemical needed to formulate the volume of the product specified in the production schedule
• perform line openings and line closings
• prepare and formulate serum, clinical diagnostic assays, and reagents for research and commercial scientific products in the IVD industry
• Follow GMP/FDA requirements and record data in batch records.
• Input data into a computerized material control system.
• Responsible for quality of product produced.
• Perform basic laboratory analytical testing.
• Responsible for the cleaning and routine maintenance of all equipment.
• Prepare and inspect equipment for use.
• Set up pumps, filters, tubing connections and mixers.
• Continuously follow all safety requirements including PPE.
• Monitor work area for unsafe conditions and take immediate action to address safety.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

B.S. in Science or Medical Technology

Physical Requirements:

Position may require frequent walking, standing. Must be able to successfully complete a Respirator Fit Test within 6 months of hire. Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 - 75 pounds, using traditional and non-traditional lifting techniques. Employee will be trained in these techniques upon employment.