Sr formulation technician

ThermoFisher Scientific; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Swindon is recruiting for a manufacturing operator to support 24/7 production lines in a GMP environment. The role involves aseptic filling, line setup, and strict adherence to SOPs and BMRs, with licensing requirements and ongoing competency requalification.

You will work across batch manufacturing processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with cGMP while supporting cleanroom operations and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment ( MHRA/FDA ) essential.
• Experience in clean room working and aseptic manufacturing desirable.
• Experience with spray drying, bulk GMP powder or powder filling is a plus.
• Strong scientific background and numeracy are required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bulking and aseptic filling lines per SOPs.
• Maintain Bronze license access and requalification every 2 years.
• Manufacture pharmaceuticals following BMRs and GMP standards.
• Perform manufacturing, filling and packaging tasks with cGMP compliance.
• Optimize equipment to reduce downtime and waste; support start-ups and changeovers.
• Monitor equipment; report faults to supervision.
• Clean rooms/equipment to regulatory standards; perform CIP and SIP.
• Operate autoclaves and automated cleaning systems.
• Record non-conformances and support investigations.
• Support validation and new product introductions; perform SAP transactions.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Lean / Continuous Improvement

HMI systems understanding

Education

A-Levels or science-based subject

Equivalent science-based qualification

Job description

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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 shift pattern: 24/7 – 2 shifts on, 2 days off, 3 shifts on, 2 days off, 2 shifts on, 3 days off, etc.. Shifts will rotate between Day shift, 6.45am to 7pm, and Night shifts 6.45pm to 7am.

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bulking and or aseptic filling lines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Complete all activities to acquire and maintain as a minimum a Bronze license Badge – Production areas (Grade C/D) access. Maintain the Bronze license through successful requalification every 2 years.
• Manufacture pharmaceuticals following SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
• Perform Manufacturing, Filling, and Packaging operational duties, ensuring compliance with cGMP.
• Set equipment to minimize downtime and product damage/waste, supporting start-ups, changeovers, and cleaning activities.
• Monitor equipment status and report any faults or issues to Supervision.
• Clean and maintain clean rooms/equipment to regulatory standards.
• Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities.
• Operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated equipment cleaning systems.
• Communicate instances of non-conformance for investigation and rectification.
• Support project validation work and new product introduction.
• Perform SAP transactions and use Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.
• Conduct basic equipment maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).
• Experience in clean room working, with knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and filling desirable.
• Experience in spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing, and powder filling.
• Strong competency in English and Math, with a scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) essential.
• Equivalent experience in a Science-based subject is also acceptable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workload.
• Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems.
• Aseptic block license.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every single one of our 70,000 remarkable individuals has an unusual narrative to reveal. Become a part of our outstanding mission and contribute to our customers' ability to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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.