Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Located in the heart of Edgbaston, Birmingham’s medical and research district, the Thermo Fisher Scientific – Binding Site facility at 8 Calthorpe Road is a key operational site specialising in advanced specialty diagnostics. This modern facility supports the development and manufacturing of diagnostic assays used worldwide to improve the detection and monitoring of blood cancers and immune system disorders. As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Birmingham site benefits from state-of-the-art laboratories, strong quality standards, and a collaborative culture dedicated to scientific excellence and patient impact.

Why Join Us
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team driven by a shared purpose: to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. At our Birmingham – Calthorpe Road site, part of The Binding Site Group, you will contribute directly to improving diagnostic outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma, blood cancers, and immune system disorders. Backed by the strength of a world-leading scientific organisation, you’ll work in an environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous development.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon–Fri)

Environmental Conditions

GMP compliance

Cold Room/Freezers –22 °F / –6 °C

Laboratory setting

Use of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)

Handling of hazardous / toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. You will join our colleagues in bringing our mission to life every single day.

How You Will Make an Impact

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes and perform in-process testing according to protocols.

Support various areas of the business to ensure products are delivered with the highest quality, on time, and in full.

Complete training activities and maintain accurate records.

Adhere to relevant COSHH and risk assessments for processes and equipment.

Ensure maintenance tasks for assigned equipment are carried out correctly and documented properly.

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

High school diploma, secondary education, advanced certificate, or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, or lab environment

Preferred:

Experience working in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience working in a manufacturing or laboratory setting

Strong attention to detail and precision

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

Proficient use of ERP systems for logging progress and transactions

Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and relevant computer software

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive annual pay rate

Performance-related bonus*

Annual merit increases*

Employee Benefits:

Flexible benefits plan

Life assurance, partial funding towards healthcare benefits, income protection, and access to an Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Career development and advancement opportunities

*Subject to eligibility and company policy