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ThermoFisher Scientific Thermal Processor in Lenexa, Kansas

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the final preparation of media before pouring stage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as mandated

  • Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, DHR’s etc.) to the Area Supervisor

  • Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition

  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Refer to job specific Job Safety Analysis

  • Perform all work activities in a safe manner. Maintain a safe and clutter free work area. Clean up all spills immediately

  • Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English

  • Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management immediately

  • Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance

  • Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Supervisor or Lead

  • Demonstrate job functions to coworkers as needed

  • Continuously monitor product for defects

  • Assist with inventory process as requested

  • Work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers in all departments with little supervision to achieve team, department and company goals

  • Lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 10-pound force

  • Stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day

  • Walk short distances, maneuvering self around machinery and co-workers

  • Ability to see in color

  • Schedule the production flow on daily basis

  • Assist in distributing Device History Records (DHR’s) to correct departments for processing

  • Add antibiotics and enrichments to media in a timely manner. Requires constant pinching, gripping, grasping, and reaching

  • Weigh and measure items accurately

  • Check pH balance on all media

  • Pull required frozen antibiotics and enrichments 24 hours in advance

  • Cooperate with co-workers solve immediate production problems or complete production assignments

  • Relay product information to department supervisor for integrity determination

  • Relay schedule information to production line personnel

  • Complete needed paperwork by writing or signing with accuracy and neatness

  • Maintain pipette and filter inventory supply

  • Filter aseptic additives

  • Check personal work for quality

  • Identify colors and visually examine products for fine or gross defects

  • Read meters as needed for product weight or amount

  • Handle packaged animal and human blood

  • Read, write, comprehend and communicate in the English language

  • Use calculator for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction

  • Other duties/job functions as assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Ability to comprehend and read, write and communicate both in written and/or verbal English communications

  • Ability to perform basic math calculations

  • Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited educational institute

  • Preferred one year manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or licensure/certification

  • Stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day

  • Identify colors and visually examine products for fine or gross defects

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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