Biopharmaceutical Technician I (Night Shift) Job at Thermo Fisher Scientific in

Job ID: 6362

Job Type: Full Time

Category: Entry Level

Educations: High School Degree

Posted:

2025-09-26

Location:

St. Louis, MO | United States

Job Views:

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Salary: USD $21

Job Description

Biopharmaceutical Technician I (Night Shift) from Thermo Fisher Scientific. This biopharmaceutical technician vacancy is located in St. Louis, MO, United States. This opening is targeted at job seekers with a High School Degree or equivalent. Entry level position in this field.

Job Responsibility

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a hard-working, driven team that shares a passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we provide resources and opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We are hiring Biopharmaceutical Technicians and Buffer & Media Technicians on Day and Night shifts (12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule of 2/2/3: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM).

Minimum base pay is $21/hour (plus built-in overtime). Base pay varies by education, experience, and position level.

Location/Division Specific Information

St. Louis, MO

How will you make an impact?

The candidate will be responsible for operations supporting the manufacture of Commercial and Clinical Biologics. They will follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and perform functions related to Upstream (cell culture) and Downstream (purification) biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including but not limited to:

• Propagation of mammalian cell culture
• Aseptic cell culture operations
• Execution of large-scale production bioreactors (50 L – 2000 L)
• Large-scale chromatography, viral inactivation, viral filtration, ultrafiltration and diafiltration
• Aseptic filling of bulk drug substance

What will you do?

• Execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions and SOPs with a focus on right-the-first-time execution; assist with batch record reconciliation.
• Assist in Department functions: maintaining suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks and data per site SOPs and policies.
• Document activities to meet cGMP; complete document reviews, revisions, daily record review, tasks and databases; provide feedback.
• Critically evaluate processes and think ahead.
• Complete preventative maintenance and work notifications; perform equipment testing and routine troubleshooting.
• Prioritize tasks by interpreting production schedules and completing tasks accordingly.
• Participate in shift exchanges, 1-1s, meetings and lean activities as needed to support area needs.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required. An Associate in a relevant scientific field is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry is a plus.

Experience

• No experience required, but 1-3 years of relevant lab experience or similar is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or GMP environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding the "why" behind processes and practices
• Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques; related chemical concepts are a plus

Skills

• Mechanical Skills / Analytical Skills / Method Automation
• MS Office
• Strong math and prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Results driven

Abilities

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English; understand and carry out instructions
• Reliable; strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to multi-task and work in a changing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to recognize developing problems
• Willing to wear a full gowning suit (bodysuit, gloves, hair & beard nets, face covers, safety glasses); no makeup/jewelry/nail polish/fragrances

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Night shift differential 15%
• Annual bonus
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective on Day 1
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• 401K company match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement (eligible after 90 days)
• Colleague Referral Program (minimum $1,000 bonus)
• Opportunities for Career Growth

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our 70,000 outstanding minds have unique stories. Join us to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.