How will you make an impact?

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. 

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.

Summary:

Performs current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) production of pharmaceutical Spray Dried Intermediates (SDI) and Solid Dosage Forms (tablets, capsules, granules). Executes process documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shift: 2nd, with 1st shift availability expected for initial training and as needed.

Essential Functions:

Maintains cleanliness required of equipment, work areas, and facility with assistance of assigned personnel. Prepares manufacturing suites and components for Production Batch Record execution. Performs cleaning of the cGMP suites. Executes Production Batch Records. Executes Work Orders. Keeps proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and gowning materials supplied in gowning suite. Maintains cGMP materials inventory according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Complies with established waste disposal operations. Performs equipment qualification. Cleans and visually inspects the processing equipment, tools, and utensils for cleanliness per the appropriate SOP and documents those activities. Attaches and changes status tags as to the cleaning status of equipment. Ensures that all cGMP equipment and parts are properly labeled. Performs other technician responsibilities as necessary.

Education:

Associate’s degree and/or military experience preferred; HS Diploma required.

Experience:

One (1) year of production experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Equivalency:

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

Competencies:

Good knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and experience with cGMP documentation, spreadsheets and software applications preferred. Pharma or biotech experience highly preferred. Proven track record of producing an excellent work product with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). Effective written and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

Work setting: Production of pharmaceutical dosage forms in a small-scale manufacturing suite setting. Position requires frequent standing (up to 8 hours) as well as ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office, laboratory & manufacturing locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of medium to heavy weights of 35-50 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and move for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate laboratory 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.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

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*Please take note that we require a negative drug screen, administered by our third-party vendor, as a condition of employment.*