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.