Scientific Support Specialist II Job at ThermoFisher Scientific, Thousand Oaks, CA

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  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Thousand Oaks, CA

Job Description

**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials **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. **Location/Division Specific Information** Customer location in Thousand Oaks, California **Discover Impactful Work:** Drive excellence in the Media Sciences program through right-the-first-time preparation of custom media formulations, compliance adherence, safe lab techniques, and client satisfaction. Champion innovation and practical process improvement in the laboratory **A day in the Life:** + Complete tasks supporting media and buffer preparation operations (e.g. aseptic filtration, transport of materials, client communication, restocking, chemical inventory, equipment calibration, labeling, housekeeping, basic calculations, matching procedures) + Perform review of technical documentation, equipment logbooks, and other documentation as needed + Maintain laboratory areas in a high state of inspection preparedness. + Follow procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs, and Work Instructions and support other duties as assigned **Keys to Success:** **Education** + Associate's Degree with an emphasis in a scientific subject area, or high school degree/GED with 1-2 years of laboratory experience, or equivalent combination of work experience and education. **Experience** Experience in a laboratory setting, validated excellence in customer service required, experience handling chemicals preferred **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** + Attention to detail; technical problem-solving skills; and ability to multi-task. Problem solver, promotes a team setting. + Trained in basic laboratory safety. + Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. + Excellent customer service skills. + Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and confident working in systems and databases. + Excellent time management and organizational skills. + Ability to work independently within customer location. + Walking/standing for 75-85% of the day. + 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; may be required to lift 50 lbs. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued! 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 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. **Compensation and Benefits** The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $16.78-$25.16. 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: 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.

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