Manufacturing Technician II

Thermofisher Scientific; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Birmingham is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to join the Protein Diagnostics Division. This role involves responsibilities such as managing inventory and performing scheduled laboratory activities. The ideal candidate should have GCSE level education and a minimum of one year of relevant experience in a laboratory environment. Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities are offered. Join us to make a positive impact on global health through diagnostic products.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and perform scheduled activities in the laboratory.
• Manage Inventory to ensure materials are available.
• Carry out data and process-checking activities.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Ability to follow SOPs

Basic mathematical skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22 degreesF/-6 degrees 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, 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.

This role is based at our Protein Diagnostics Division in Birmingham, UK. As a Manufacturing Technician II within Operations, you will join a passionate team dedicated to the manufacture of world-leading diagnostic products. Your contributions will be instrumental in upholding our reputation for impeccable performance and groundbreaking ideas for optimizing Multiple Myeloma, immune system disorders, and special protein diagnostics.

A Day in the Life

• Own and perform scheduled activities in the laboratory for designated equipment, area, or function.
• Manage Inventory to ensure materials are available and transacted to complete assigned work.
• Carry out data and process-checking activities.
• Required: Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Required: Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a laboratory/manufacturing environment or a relevant degree.
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven documentation/communication/digital literacy.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• 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 carefully.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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