Production Chemist II - 2nd Shift

Join our team in Milwaukee, WI. We are expanding this site to provide R&D, manufacturing and operations support for catalog and custom TheraPure components. 

Biosciences Division / Milwaukee, WI

2nd Shift Hours: M-F 2:00PM – 10:30PM
You will be paid a 10% shift different while working this shift.

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
 
What impact will you make?
The Production Chemist II will perform manufacturing processes in the chemistry area, or related field, following established procedures, without supervision, while meeting/exceeding requirements for product quality, on-time delivery, and cost, following all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Concurrently, continually evaluate processes for potential improvements, propose and execute improvements.

What will you do?

• Plan and execute the manufacturing batches following standard procedures
• Maintaining accurate records for all work according to ISO and/or other applicable standards
• Evaluate need for improvement in documentation, and implement improvement, when needed
• Maintaining laboratories, supplies, and lab equipment according to procedure. In addition, ensure equipment is calibrated and repaired as required
• Provide training for less experienced associates and act as role model in implementation and improvement of standard safety practices/procedures
• Remain technically competent by keeping current with developments within industry and Provide technical expertise to interdepartmental and project teams.
• Assist with development of new processes, scale-up and test method development
• Support and actively participates in the continuous improvement processes.
• The Production Chemist II will need to carry out any other duties apparent or assigned

How will you get here?
Education: BS degree in Science (BS degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is preferred) or equivalent Manufacturing Industry experience.

Experience:
 

• A minimum of two plus years of demonstrated organic chemistry laboratory experience with large scale manufacturing
• Hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation and kilogram scale chemical production equipment. Comfortable in handling potentially hazardous/bio-hazardous substances
• Basic mathematical skills (including knowledge in use of the metric system, conversions, and calculations)
• Ability to read, follow, and write work instructions. Ability to convey pertinent written and verbal information
• Ability in the use of electronic systems (Computer etc.) and MS office (word, excel) knowledge
• Must be available to work overtime, including weekends as production schedule warrants

Physical Requirements:
 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stoop, stand, bend, kneel, crouch and crawl. Also use hands to finger, handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, and controls
• The employee frequently lifts and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and differentiate between basic colors.
• Must understand and comply with RCRA Standards by successfully completing initial training for Hazardous Waste Handling within 90 days of date of hire, comply with standards, and annual training.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.