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Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Formulation Technician II in Sunnyvale, CA. It is a full-time role in Healthcare & Life Sciences, asking for at least 1 year of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $23–$27 an hour. Thermo Fisher Scientific has 99 other openings in the US.
How the pay compares
Thermo Fisher Scientific advertises $23 to $27 an hour, a midpoint of $25 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 55% of the 11 healthcare & pharma jobs in California that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $25 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $25 an hour comes to about $52,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 38 states. Most are in healthcare & pharma (16), operations (13) and engineering & mfg (12). The biggest locations are Middleton, WI (7), Cincinnati, OH (7) and Pittsburgh, PA (7). 19% of them are remote, 27% are open to entry-level candidates and 51% show pay. We collect Thermo Fisher Scientific's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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 materialsJob Description
Location/Division Specific Information:
Sunnyvale, CA
Pay: $23 - $27
Shift: 6AM-2:30PM Monday – Friday with overtime and weekend hours as needed.
As part of the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD), the Sunnyvale, CA site focuses on developing and delivering the highest quality chromatography solutions in the industry.
How Will You Make an Impact?:
Work in a team-based environment within a manufacturing lab responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media used in chromatography consumables.
A Day in the Life:
- Assembling, packing, and testing of resin column products on unique instruments to meet customer demand.
- Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation.
- Complete production work-orders according to established procedures.
- Follow corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards.
- Follow safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement activities!
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. BS degree in Chemistry or related field preferred
Experience:
- Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards.
- Good mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions.
- Familiarity with hand tools regularly used (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezer, etc.)
- PC literate and have experience with spreadsheet and database software.
- Knowledge of Chromatography software and chemistry experience a plus.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands & fingers to handle & feel.
- Visual abilities to detect small components and particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise level.
- PPE requirements: lab coat, Safety glasses, gloves, face shields, & safety shoes (all company provided.)
- P95 Mask in the areas that have exposure of solvent fumes
What We Offer
Compensation
- Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.98–$31.48.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
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Thermo Fisher Scientific's official careers site on November 4, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Thermo Fisher Scientific will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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