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Work in a team-based environment to manufacture high-quality custom oligonucleotides in a high throughput, fast-paced setting.

As a formulation technician, you will learn the basics of oligonucleotide synthesis, processing, and purification. This outstanding role allows an insight into mainstream oligonucleotide production. The role requires the ability to exercise judgement within generally defined practises, policies, and procedures.

What will you do!

• Manufacture custom primers/oligonucleotides for use in the biotechnology industry by following established protocols and standard operating procedures
• Operate semi-automated and automated equipment to ensure orders are fulfilled on time
• Understand scientific principles to problem solve, troubleshoot test results, evaluate alternative choices, and exercise good judgment in selecting the best solution. Proactively identify production issues and give ideas/suggestions.
• Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specifications. With the assistance of team members, troubleshoot processes, procedures, and product issues.
• Regularly evaluate non-routine test results and either fail the product or allow it to continue through the production cycle.
• Balance multiple tasks and prioritise critical tasks. Demonstrate knowledge in the use of basic lab techniques and basic computer knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with our ISO13485 standard
• Thoroughly and accurately complete documentation (completes batch records with compliance with GDP, document problems, and bring deviations to the attention of the Team Leader/Supervisors). Identify and communicate errors in documentation.
• Update various Production/QC reports and spreadsheets. (Basic knowledge of Microsoft word/Excel)
• Demonstrate good time management resulting in efficiency of the manufacturing process. Support cost improvement initiatives by reducing failures, improving capacity, and using supplies wisely.
• Be prepared to carry out tasks in a safe manner and follow all the department's EHS initiatives including wearing full PPE. Identify, fix, or escalate any hazards within the department. Be familiar with COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Give and receive constructive feedback
• Demonstrate a good work ethic.
• Demonstrate good listening and social skills.
• Support the department’s annual goals and objectives to ensure custom orders are delivered right and on time.
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

What we looking for:

BSc, HNC, HND in biology, chemistry, or equivalent.

Previous laboratory manufacturing experience essential

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willing to cross-train in multiple areas within the manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

Works in a manufacturing laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Required to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.

Must be flexible and work additional hours when required.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.