Senior Formulation Technician – GMP Cleanroom Lead

Thermofisher Scientific; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced production operator to support Bulk Formulation, Filling, inspection and packing lines in a GMP regulated environment. You will perform sterile and non-sterile manufacturing to batch records, conduct IPC checks, handle line changeovers, and ensure right-first-time documentation.

The role requires clean room experience, aseptic manufacturing knowledge, and strong English/Math skills.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry experience (MHRA/FDA)
• Clean room experience and aseptic manufacturing
• Strong English and Maths; scientific background required
• Previous supervision or coaching experience
• Good communication and teamwork; workload management
• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience (green belt desirable)
• Familiarity with HMI driven pharmaceutical systems
• Aseptic block licence

Responsibilities

• Operate Bulk Formulation, Filling, inspection & packing lines (Sterile and non-Sterile) following SOPs
• Manufacture, fill, inspect, and pack pharmaceuticals per BMRs and SOPs
• Perform IPC checks, line changes, and ensure right-first-time batch documentation
• Set up equipment to minimise downtime and waste; support start-ups, changeovers, and cleaning
• Monitor equipment status; report faults to supervision
• Clean rooms/equipment per GMP and SOPs; maintain cleanliness
• Perform CIP and SIP using HMI controlled systems
• Operate airlocks, autoclaves, automated cleaning systems to ensure sterility
• Escalate non-conformances; support process validation and new product introductions
• Manage SAP transactions and document control within GMP framework
• Provide basic equipment maintenance and EDMS authoring/approval

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English and Maths

Lean/CI

Education

A-Levels

Tools

HMI systems

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced production operator to support Bulk Formulation, Filling, inspection and packing lines in a GMP regulated environment. You will perform sterile and non-sterile manufacturing to batch records, conduct IPC checks, handle line changeovers, and ensure right-first-time documentation.

The role requires clean room experience, aseptic manufacturing knowledge, and strong English/Math skills.