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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we invite you to become a part of a highly skilled team that operates world-class equipment at our Greenville facility. As a Formulation Technician II - Steriles North Lyo/Control Room (12 hr Nights), you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless functioning of our manufacturing processes! Shift hours are 6pm-6am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Greenville, NC/DPD

What will you do?

Operate lyophilization equipment to manufacture products strictly adhering to specifications.Ensure the accuracy and currency of batch records and data sheets for batches currently being processed.Monitor environmental conditions to ensure sterility standards are met, advancing any issues promptly.Perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment and areas meet specifications.Identify and troubleshoot equipment and product/process issues, notifying supervisors to maintain optimum production levels.Confirm and record production activities in batch records and logbooks.Assist in troubleshooting operational and production problems, determining appropriate corrective actions.Perform visual inspection and turnaround activities for freeze-drying equipment and prepare equipment and components for operations.Assist in commissioning new equipment and production areas, as well as initial and subsequent validation of equipment and processes.Maintain and clean classified environments/areas.Communicate effectively to resolve production, quality, or safety issues.Align with all job-related safety, cGMP, and other department procedural requirements.Participate in On the Job (OJT) training programs, area safety initiatives, and area initiatives.Train new employees.Perform other duties as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education:The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent experience, with a preference for a technical degree.

Experience:1 year of regulated manufacturing (Pharmaceutical preferred), mechanical, or similar experience is preferred but not required.

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:General knowledge of mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic pharmaceutical industry equipment.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently.Flexibility with departmental work schedules, including overtime and all shift operations.Ability to achieve and maintain qualifications to work in a cleanroom environment.

Physical Requirements:Capability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch intermittently for extended durations.Ability to lift, carry, and move medium weights of 25-50 pounds; occasionally push and pull 50-100+ pounds.Strong eyesight to operate a keyboard, computer screen, machinery, and read documents for extended durations.Full range of motion in upper and lower extremities.