Laboratory Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Job Description Laboratory Technician Company InformationThermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) is headquartered in Waltham, MA, and is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual sales of more than $9 billion, we employ 30,000 people and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit http://www.thermofisher.com Job Description Job Title:  Lab Technician Reports To:  (note direct and matrix reporting lines as applicable)  R&D ManagerGroup/Division:  Materials and Mineral / PID   Career Band:  ILocation:  San Diego No. of Direct Reports:  0Day/Shift:  DayFLSA Status:  non-exempt  Position Summary: This position is a three month assignment providing “hands-on” technical support to Research and Development personnel in the areas of new product development and new technology evaluation.  The Lab Technician will primarily be responsible for preparing and conducting experiments using laser-based instrumentation and compiling data for the R&D staff, as well as assembling electronic and mechanical test fixtures to support new instrument design. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Build-up and test optical, mechanical, and electrical assemblies Set-up and conduct measurements using laser-based test fixtures Troubleshoot test equipment and fixtures, fabricate components, jigs, fittings, and fixtures, responsible for the assembly and disassembly of equipment, propose measurement equipment  Organize test materials, supplies and test equipment Assisting Research and Development staff in preparation of test plans and reports.  Maintain complete and accurate records of same. Maintain laboratory work area and areas shared with other developmental staff in a neat and orderly fashion. Order laboratory supplies and equipment as needed Other activities as assigned and directed by management. Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria: Assembly skills – especially for basic electrical and mechanical instruments. Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings, standards documents and test instructions Experience in conducting experiments, organizing and reporting test results according to a test procedure Experience in use of electronics test equipment, laser measurement equipment, hand tools and power tools. Ability to make sketches, explain technical problems, suggest solutions Problem sensitivity - ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong Basic computer skills: Excel, Word, Internet Team worker Experience in using an oscilloscope Hand soldering experience  Preferably 1 – 2 years industrial laboratory experience.  Associate Degree or Vocational School Certificate preferred. Education: High School/GEDJob Level: Entry Level