Manufacturing Technician II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Birmingham is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to support the manufacture and in-process testing of in-vitro diagnostic products. You will work within SOPs and Quality Management System requirements to deliver Right First Time, On Time and in Full.

You will own your workload, follow the published manufacturing plan, perform testing, maintenance, ensure materials availability, and contribute to continuous improvement, EHS and Quality compliance.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education or equivalent with at least one year of relevant experience, or a relevant degree.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation and communication skills, and ability to work within a team and to deadlines.
• Computer literacy, including Word and Excel, is required.
• Knowledge of COSHH, Quality Systems or ISO 13485 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing and in-process testing activities.
• Own scheduled maintenance for designated equipment or manufacturing areas.
• Ensure materials and inventory are available when required.
• Complete accurate documentation, data and process checks.
• Apply technical knowledge to first-level troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to reduce errors and improve processes, EHS and Quality compliance.
• Support colleagues through training on specific processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE-level education or equivalent

Relevant degree

Tools

Word

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.), Working at heights

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Manufacturing Technician II

Location: Calthorpe Road, Birmingham

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Technician II to join our Operations team, supporting the manufacture and in-process testing of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products. You’ll work within established SOPs, testing protocols and Quality Management System requirements to help deliver high-quality products Right First Time, On Time and in full.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of your workload and work to the published manufacturing plan, while:

• Performing manufacturing and in-process testing activities.
• Owning scheduled maintenance for designated equipment or manufacturing areas.
• Ensuring materials and inventory are available when required.
• Completing accurate documentation, data and process checks.
• Applying your technical knowledge to first-level troubleshooting.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce errors and improve processes, EHS and Quality compliance.
• Supporting colleagues through training on specific processes.

What you’ll bring

• You’ll have either GCSE-level education or equivalent with at least one year of relevant experience, or a relevant degree.
• You’ll also bring strong attention to detail, good organisation and communication skills, and experience working effectively within a team and to deadlines. Computer literacy, including Word and Excel, is also required.
• Previous laboratory experience and knowledge of COSHH, Quality Systems or ISO 13485 would be advantageous.

If you’re organised, quality-focused and enjoy taking ownership of your work while looking for ways to improve how things are done, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.