What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Associate position at Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers?
**Company Overview**
Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers is a leading provider of scientific instrumentation and software products for various industries. Our company values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scientific Associate to join our team. As a Scientific Associate, you will be responsible for performing various tasks in our Sterile Manufacturing department, including visual inspection, manufacturing operations, and quality control.
**Responsibilities**
- Visual Inspection: You will be responsible for inspecting products for periods of up to one hour with small breaks once an hour, for no longer than 8 hours a day.
You will be required to wear appropriate gowning (scrubs, hair net, beard cover, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes) and operate standard pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
**Requirements**
- Educational Background: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A degree in a related field such as biology, chemistry, or engineering is preferred.
- Skills and Qualifications: You must have good hygiene, practice good hand-washing behaviors, and be comfortable frequently using hand sanitizing agents. You may not wear jewelry, makeup, perfume, nail polish, or have artificial nails. Flat wedding bands and medical alert bracelets are accepted.
**Benefits**
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits Package: Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
