Scientific Support Specialist II

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Job Title: Scientific Support Specialist II As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer! We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Location/Division Specific Information Customer location in Thousand Oaks, California Discover Impactful Work: Drive excellence in the Media Sciences program through right-the-first-time completion of daily work, compliance adherence, safe lab techniques, and client satisfaction. Champion innovation and practical process improvement in the laboratory. A day in the Life: Complete tasks supporting media and buffer preparation operations (e.g. aseptic filtration, transport of materials, client communication, restocking, chemical inventory, basic equipment calibration, labeling, general housekeeping, basic calculations, matching procedures) Perform review of technical documentation, equipment logbooks, and other documentation as needed Maintain laboratory areas in a high state of inspection preparedness. Follow procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOPs, and Work Instructions Other duties as assigned Keys to Success:

High school degree/GED with 1-2 years of laboratory experience, or equivalent combination of work experience and education required. Associates in related field preferred.

1-2 years experience in a laboratory setting, and experience handling chemicals preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Attention to detail; technical problem-solving skills; and ability to multi-task. Trained in basic laboratory safety. Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Proven excellence in customer service skills. Detail oriented, problem solver, promotes a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Physical Requirements / Work Environment    The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.    Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often   required .    The position requires regular lifting of 30-40   lbs   (up to 50   lbs   occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, and manual material handling of chemical containers are frequent activiti es, sometimes in varied temperature environments.    Overtime work may also be necessary.    As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity,