Operator II

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Work Schedule 10 hr shift/nights Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description 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: Lenexa, KS How Will You Make an Impact?: Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as needed. Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, DHR’s etc.) to the Area Supervisor. A Day in the Life: - Work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers in all departments with little supervision to achieve team, department and company goals. - Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and make necessary adjustments. - Maintain a clean and organized work area. This includes all assigned equipment. - Accurately dispense required additives to media and properly perform technique of getting pH balance as needed. - Package products as required. - Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules. - Obtain correct materials for operation needs from warehouse or staging area. - Read, understand and complete required documentation. All paperwork shall be accurately and neatly completed in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Identify and obtain correct components and materials from warehouses and designated staging areas. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: No previous work experience required Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field preferred. Experience in a cGMP environment Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Must possess basic English communications skills, both written and/or verbal Must be able to comprehend and follow both written and/or verbal English communications Must be able to perform basic math calculations Physical Requirements / Work Environment Lift up to 50 lbs. 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 What We Offer: Compensation Competitive Pay Performance Related Bonus where eligible Annual merit performance-based increase Excellent Benefits Medical Benefits Paid Time Off/Annual Leave Employee Referral Bonus Career Advancement Opportunities Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics. This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio. We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business. If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg. For more information, please review: Thermo Fisher’s press release Astorg press release