Bioprocessing Senior Engineering Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), 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: On-site Logan, UT. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

DESCRIPTION:

This position will work with other Process Development personnel in a cell culture laboratory environment by performing routine laboratory activities, conducting outlined experiments, and assisting with required cell culture activities in association with activities in single-use bioreactors, mixers, and fermenters. Your role as a Senior Engineering Technician is to provide dedicated, hands-on support for both internal and external customers of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Key success metrics will be based upon your ability to support and enable multiple cell culture teams in delivering and improving process performance of the single use systems for biologic drug process development and manufacturing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform routine lab and building maintenance including cleaning, organization, preventative maintenance of instrumentation, and other administrative tasks
• Support engineers and scientists during prototype evaluations of new technologies
• Prepare reagents and media using written specifications
• Troubleshoot processes or equipment using critical thinking skills
• Provide maintenance, setup, and day-to-day support of bioreactor experiments
• Follow written laboratory procedures as needed
• Maintain cell lines including cryopreservation and thawing

HOW YOU WILL GET HERE:

• High school diploma working toward Engineering, Technology, or Science degree
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal direction
• Ability to follow basic laboratory instructions and safety requirements
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to perform laboratory work using good aseptic technique
• Lifting (up to 50 pounds) and stooping required
• Must be willing to become forklift certified

Preference given to candidates with experience in:

• Applied molecular or cell biology and cell cloning
• Programming automated laboratory equipment

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.