Formulation Technician II - Thurs - Sat Days

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.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Shift: Thursday - Saturday Days, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Shift Differential: 10%

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

How will you make an impact?

Safely manufactures high-quality pharmaceutical products according to established schedules.
 

A Day in the Life: 

• Process/manufacture products in accordance with written processing orders
• Prepare manufacturing areas and equipment for the production of pharmaceutical products
• Clean processing equipment and rooms in accordance with written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Provide assistance and training to Formulation Technician I
• Effectively troubleshoot equipment they are trained on
• Provide feedback and process improvement suggestions
• Ensure product quality meets the standards of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our clients, and applicable regulatory agencies including, but not limited to the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate (HPFBI), United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and European Medicines Agency (EMEA)
• Follow the required Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards
• Perform alternating or rotating shift work

How you will get here:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of previous related experience in either powder blending/granulation, tablet compression and/or coating, with exposure in the areas of dispensing, liquids/semisolids and tablet printing manufacturing
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain records of activities as instructed
• Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Works well with limited supervision in a team environment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Excellent understanding of Standard Operating Procedures
• Excellent understanding of safety standards
• Mechanical interest/aptitude
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software applications
• Proficiency with the English language

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about manufacturing/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 up to 40 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity; visual acuity to 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
• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, loud noise, bright lights, fumes or odor
• Use of Personal Protective equipment is required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator

What We Offer  

Compensation 

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate! 

• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions 

• 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