Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

 

 

Formulation Technician 

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. 

Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.  

Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc. 

Set up, changeover, program and operate various equipment including, mixers, extruders, welders, dryers, pouch sealers. 

Cleaning facilities, equipment and utensil following SOP's and WI's. 

Complete documentation during the manufacturing of products. 

Maintain work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner.

Prepare manufacturing areas and equipment for the production of pharmaceutical products 

Safely operates computer-controlled equipment used in dispensing, granulation, compression or coating 

Disassembles, cleans, and re-assembles equipment using basic hand tools 

Assists with troubleshooting of equipment and process issues 

Maintains accurate, neat, error free records such as batch records and logbooks 

Accurately follows production documents and current good manufacturing practices

Identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements and actively participates in learning organization development 

Performs duties in other work areas as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

This role requires High School Diploma. 

1 year of previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries strongly preferred. 

Must communicate reliably with written and oral communication skills. 

Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements. 

Ability to maintain compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS and other training curriculum as assigned. 

Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. 

Work on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize 

Mechanical proficiency to disassemble and reassemble various types of equipment (GMP facility preferred) 

Basic reading comprehension and math skills vital to follow sophisticated technical instructions and complete BPR calculations. 

Have interpersonal skills and ability to work both individually and as part of a team. 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to manipulate/handle drums weighing up to 100 lbs. and lift containers up to 40 lbs. 

Ability to hand-scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the workday. 

Job requires wearing personal protective equipment to include white zone gowning requirements and various styles of respirators (1/2 face, 3-M hood, full face, and dust mask). 

Ability to operate a stand up fork lift and walkie stacker 

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.  

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com 

Benefits: 

We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.