Sr. Formulation Technician (12hr days, PDS Suite 3, A-Shift; 2-2-3 rotation)
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000+ colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. Shift hours are 6am-6pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

Location/Division Summary:

Greenville, NC/DPD: The Drug Product Division

How Will You Make An Impact?:

The Sr. Formulation Technician will be able to perform tasks with little to no direction. They will provide guidance in the absence of the Lead Formulation Technician. They will be proficient in aseptic filling and manufacturing. This colleague follows written and verbal instructions using cGMP documents and operating equipment when performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure pharmaceutical products are manufactured in accordance to area SOPs and current cGMP.
• Verify and document production activities in batch records, logbooks and controlled forms.
• Complete tasks vital to manufacture drug products in an aseptic filling area, including:
  • Cleaning cGMP Areas
  • Parts Preparation
  • Filter Integrity Testing
  • Operating Parts Washers and Autoclaves
  • Performing Tray Loading
  • Operating the Filling Isolator
  • General Material Handling
  • Troubleshooting Equipment Alarms
  • Designated Trainer/Certified SME

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's with 1+ year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's preferred with no manufacturing experience.

Experience:

• Mechanical and/or similar experience preferred.
• 2 years of Steriles pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred.

Equivalency:

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excels in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a quality product.
• Ability to perform repetitive work duties.
• Ability to follow SOPs.
• Ability to concisely communicate with Production leadership to accept daily assignments and report any relevant production-related information.
• Ability to schedule the team's activities and drive priorities
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive in identifying quality opportunities
• Flexibility/willingness to adapt to operational needs

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 25-50 pounds, occasionally pushing or pulling more than 100 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Additional shift differential
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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

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