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.
 
Location/Division Specific Information
St. Louis, MO
 
How will you make an impact?

Responsible for the routine performance of operations in support of the manufacture of commercial and clinical biologics. These support activities consist of equipment cleaning operations – examples:  disassembly of equipment, process secondary containers, operate Steris automated washers, perform COP operations, , manual washing of small equipment, visual inspection of clean equipment, execution of equipment cleaning validation protocols, environmental cleaning, etc. per established standard operations procedures and in compliance with cGMP documentation practices. 
 
What will you do?             

• Independently prepare for and execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and/or SOPs, with focus on safety and "right the first time" executions
• Documentation of all activities to meet cGMP requirements.  Maintain cGMP compliance in assigned work and follow all safety procedures, to include the use of Person Protective Equipment.
• Perform basic routine cleaning of manufacturing related equipment
• Follow daily cleaning schedule to ensure equipment is properly maintained for production
• Perform and complete area assigned PMs as requested
• Participate in cross-functional activities
• Properly document activities per GMP procedures
• Maintain up to date training records
• Assist in training new technicians
• Schedule activities and coordinate the shift huddle in absence of the supervisor. 
• Participate in cross-functional teams to complete projects
• Participate in shift exchanges, 1-1’s, meetings, attend meetings as necessary to facilitate area needs based on changes, etc. (lean activities)
• Lead shift exchanges and daily huddles for team as required.  Act as liaison with other groups within the manufacturing organization and a Subject Matter Expert on a variety of techniques.

How will you get here?

• High school degree required. 
• 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Experience in manufacturing and/or GMP environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding ‘why’ and not just the ‘how’ of processes and practices
• Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts required

Skills

• Mechnical Skills/ Analytical Skills/Method Automation
• MS Office
• Strong math skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Results driven
• Safety Mindset

Abilities

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Able to understand and carry out instructions
• Reliable
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Effectively multi-task
• Able to work in an environment of change
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring
• Occasional heavy lifting or moving required

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 65,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
 
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