Manufacturing Technician II

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

Job summary

A leading company in the diagnostic field seeks a Manufacturing Technician II in Birmingham to ensure the performance of diagnostic products. This role involves managing workload, performing QC testing, and maintaining safety standards in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience or a relevant degree.
• Essential: Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Independently manage own workload against a published plan.
• Complete QC testing of components and finished products using automated analyzers.
• Manage inventory to ensure materials are available for assigned work.

Skills

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

GCSE level or relevant degree

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.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Description

Business Job Title:Manufacturing Technician II

Job Profile Title: Manufacturing Technician II

Direct Report To: Team Leader, Manufacturing

Group/ Division: Protein Diagnostics (PDX) / Specialty Diagnostics Group (SDG)

Career Band: 2

Career Track: Associate

Position Location: UK – Birmingham

Number of Direct Reports: N/A

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 our QC Testing team, you will join a passionate team dedicated to ensuring the performance of world leading diagnostic products that 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.
• Complete QC testing of components and finished products using a range of automated analysers
• 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

·Educated to GCSE level with a minimum 1 years relevant experience or a relevant degree.

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.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.