Sr formulation Technician (18 months Fixed-Term Contract)

Thermofisher Scientific; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the United Kingdom seeks a production operator to set up and run bulking and aseptic filling lines in line with SOPs. You will work in a GMP environment, maintain cleanrooms, and ensure batch records are followed to produce pharmaceuticals.

The role requires Bronze license maintenance every two years, ability to lift 40 lbs, and proficiency with SAP transactions and GMP quality systems.

Qualifications

• Must comply with cGMP and regulatory standards.
• Bronze Production Area license required; requalification every 2 years.
• Experience with aseptic filling and cleanroom operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bulking and aseptic filling lines per SOPs.
• Manufacture pharmaceuticals following BMRs.
• Perform manufacturing, filling and packaging duties to cGMP.
• Monitor equipment status and report faults to supervision.
• Perform CIP and SIP activities.
• Operate autoclaves and automated cleaning systems.
• Communicate non-conformance for investigation and rectification.
• Support project validation and new product introduction.
• Carry out SAP transactions and use Quality systems for GMP changes.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance; experience in regulated environments.

Skills

GMP compliance

Cleanroom experience

Hazard handling

Lift 40 lbs

Tools

SAP transactions

Quality systems

Job description

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials,

• 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. 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. 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 your people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.