Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. Alongside clinical research through our PPD® clinical research portfolio, our work in accelerated enrollment solutions optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Job Title: Sr. Site Specialist – Manufacturing Media/Buffer Prep Specialist

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Division: Unity™ Lab Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll contribute to work that truly matters—helping researchers discover cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring the safety of our food supply. Your contributions will have a real-world impact, and you’ll be supported with the resources and opportunities to grow your career.

Unity™ Lab Services, a division of Thermo Fisher, provides onsite services at more than 400 customer locations worldwide. This role is central to delivering service excellence at one of our key customer sites.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Prepare high-quality, specialized media and buffer solutions in a variety of quantities and specifications.
• Share technical expertise with colleagues, providing training and mentorship to strengthen team capability.
• Drive operational excellence in the Pilot Plant by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in laboratory processes.
• Build trusted relationships with customers by delivering reliable, high-quality service.

What You’ll Do

• Follow established procedures and best practices outlined in SOPs and work instructions.
• Operate, calibrate, and verify laboratory equipment such as mixers, pressurized vessels, peristaltic pumps, scales, fume hoods, pH meters, and conductivity meters.
• Promote a culture of safety by modeling and supporting safety initiatives.
• Prepare buffers and media at multi-kilo scale, including pH and conductivity measurements, sterile filtration, and equipment assembly/disassembly.
• Verify calculations, review technical documentation, and maintain accurate logbooks.
• Scan, archive, and manage batch records and related documentation.
• Collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams while also working independently during high-volume periods.
• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific with professionalism at customer sites.

What You’ll Need

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a scientific field or 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a laboratory or service environment preferred; GLP/GMP experience a plus.
• Strong customer service skills with a proven track record to build positive relationships.
• Diligent problem solver who thrives in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use handheld scanners and learn data entry systems.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• ️ Working Conditions

• Work primarily at customer locations, including labs, offices, stockrooms, and shipping/receiving areas.
• Extensive walking and independent work may be required.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 30–40 lbs consistently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Use of material handling equipment such as carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in certain areas (lab coats, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, coveralls, masks, gloves, etc.).
• Flexible schedule required to meet client and production needs (may include evenings, weekends, or rotating shifts).
• Potential exposure to chemical-based allergens (e.g., penicillin, tetracycline).

Why Join Us

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a team of 75,000+ colleagues who bring unique stories, skills, and perspectives to our shared mission: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to providing a workplace where you can thrive, grow, and make a difference.

Apply today: jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $21.82–$26.50.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards