Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 days ago
Scientist - Automation Specialist II (GMP)
Middleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in serving science, dedicated to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Automation Specialist II will perform complex activities in support of automated instrumentation, adhering to company SOPs and automation best practices while working independently.
Research
Responsibilities
Maintains maintenance schedule as required for automated instrumentation with minimal supervision
Performs routine to moderately complex hardware replacements
Performs liquid class testing and/or labware creation for automated liquid handling workstations with minimal supervision
Implements new scripts/methods through developmental testing with supervision
Responds to and aids lab personnel in error handling situations for automated instrumentation
Develops advanced troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software)
May program new (or revise) scripts with moderate to high complexity in support of maintenance activities and/or assay methods on automated instrumentation
Possesses excellent documentation skills and adheres to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation best practices
Develops programming and/or process theory for fully automated workflows
Qualification
Required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
2+ years previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
Direct experience with Hamilton automation instrumentation strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) strongly preferred
Proven time management skills; proven ability to self-manage assigned tasks
Proven ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use
Proven troubleshooting skills
Developing critical thinking skills
Knowledge of automated platform software use and intermediate programming
Proficient in training of other laboratory staff for preventative maintenance activities and/or high throughput automated sample analysis
Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
Able to work in non-traditional work environments
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
Benefits
Comprehensive training
Annual incentive plan bonus
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pharmacy
Employee assistance program
Wellness program options
401k with matching contributions
Life insurance
Long term and short term disability insurance
Flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts
Paid time off for vacation/sick time
Paid holidays
Floating holiday
Health and wellness programs
Fitness facility access or discount
Health coaching
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The world leader in serving science To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it, we need to anticipate customer needs.
10001+ employees
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