Manufacturing Technician II

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostics is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to join their Birmingham team. This role involves managing workloads, ensuring equipment performance, and maintaining safety standards in a laboratory environment. The position is ideal for candidates with a background in biology or chemistry, and relevant lab experience, who are proactive and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is essential.
• Experience in workload management and planning is preferred.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Manage own workload against a published plan.
• Handle inventory to ensure materials are available.
• Perform scheduled activities for designated equipment.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Digital Literacy

Basic Mathematical Skills

Education

Science Degree in Biology or Chemistry

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.30pm

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary:

This role is based at our Protein Diagnostics Division in Birmingham, UK. As a Manufacturing Technician II within Operations, you will join a passionate Manufacturing team dedicated to ensuring the performance of world leading diagnostic products drive global progress. Your contributions will be instrumental in upholding our reputation for impeccable performance and groundbreaking ideas.

Responsibilities:

A day in the Life:

• Independently manage own workload against a published plan.

• Manage Inventory to ensure materials are available and transacted to complete assigned work

• Own and perform scheduled activities for designated equipment, area, or function.

• Carry out data and process-checking activities

Keys to Success:

• Take responsibility for your own work to ensure it is completed 'right first time'

• Use knowledge and skills to carry out troubleshooting and suggest mitigation measures.

• Set and meet effective goals and create and keep deadlines

• Proactive in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives in all aspects of work.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education

·Science Degree in Biology or Chemistry would be preferable but High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent will be also considered with relevant experience in a laboratory environment or equivalent

Experience

·Essential: Previous experience in a laboratory environment.

·Preferred: Experience in workload management and planning is desirable

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

·Proven documentation/communication/digital literacy

·Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

·Computer knowledge and use of applications such as MS Excel.

·Practical knowledge of units of measurement and basic mathematical skills.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand chemical hygiene.

• Able to handle solutions and chemicals.

• Essentials functions may require lifting objects up to 20 Kilograms.

• Willing to work overtime in the short-term notice, including weekends to support department as needed.