Formulation Technician II
- Pay
- $21 – $31 per hour
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
- Work Schedule
- Second Shift (Afternoons)
- Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
About the role
Location/Division Specific Information: Sunnyvale, CA
Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00 PM to 10:30 with overtime and weekend hours as needed
Pay: $23 - $27
As part of the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD), the Sunnyvale, CA site focuses on developing and delivering the highest quality chromatography solutions in the industry.
How Will You Make an Impact?
Work in a team-based environment within a manufacturing lab responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media used in chromatography consumables.
A Day in the Life
- Testing of resin products on unique instruments to meet customer demand.
- Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation.
- Complete production work-orders according to established procedures.
- Follow corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards.
- Follow safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement activities!
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards.
- Good mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions.
- Familiarity with hand tools regularly used (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezer, etc.)
- PC literate and have experience with spreadsheet and database software.
- Knowledge of Chromatography software and chemistry experience a plus.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands & fingers to handle & feel.
- Visual abilities to detect small components and particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise level.
- PPE requirements: lab coat, Safety glasses, gloves, face shields, & safety shoes (all company provided.)
- P95 Mask in the areas that have exposure of solvent fumes
Compensation
- Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
- Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
- Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.98-$31.48.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
From Thermofisher's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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