Process Operator II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible arrangements

Extra leave

Volunteer time

Learning & development

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Penrose, Auckland, seeks a Manufacturing Technician to process animal blood-derived material into sterile liquid and freeze-dried products. You will operate UV systems and oversee sterile filtration in a full-time role with rotating afternoon and night shifts.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, maintaining batch records, ensuring quality and traceability, and working within EHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Relationship skills – Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Collaboration – Builds partnerships and collaborate to meet shared objectives.
• Adopt process improvement – Use and apply company process improvements tools to improve processes and tackle problems.
• Problem solving/decision making – Seeks appropriate data and utilises available problem solving tools before making decisions.
• Focuses on growth – Works to meet business goals set by management.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day production activities in conformance with SOPs.
• Abide by EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace.
• Follow cGMP and ISO principles.
• Complete Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) with traceability.
• Perform in-process sampling and monitoring to assure batches meet specification; troubleshoot issues.
• Perform manual handling tasks (lifting up to 20kg) and operate equipment including UV systems and sterilization.
• Use RF scanning and manage inventory of consumables.
• Update manufacturing documentation and participate in continuous improvement.
• Communicate production issues to Supervisor or Team Leader.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship skills

Collaboration

Process improvement

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Education

Science-related qualification

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Thermo Fisher Scientifics’s Penrose facility in Auckland produces a range of cell culture media and freeze-dried powder products, which are sold under Thermo Fisher Scientific’s market leading Gibco brand and are used globally in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our Biomanufacturing Unit. You'll process animal blood-derived material into sterile liquid and freeze-dried products. In this role, your primary focus will be the precise operation and management of advanced ultraviolet (UV) systems and sterile filtration processes. This full-time position rotates between afternoon shift and night shift, based on business needs. Afternoon shift operates 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Night shift operates 4:30pm to 1:00am, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day production activities in conformance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)


• Abide by EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment for all.


• Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ISO principles.


• Complete Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), ensuring that all information is accurate, legible and correct to guarantee traceability.


• Perform in-process sampling and monitoring to assure batches meet specification; trouble shoot processes, procedures and product issues with the assistance of others.


• Perform manual handling tasks as required, which may include liquid filling, powder packaging, labelling, picking materials, product pooling, filtration activities, product packing, moving loaded trolleys and pallets throughout the facility, and other related tasks.


• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot machinery as required, which may include aseptic dispensing equipment, freeze dryers, labellers, water baths, autoclaves, UV systems, integrity testers, and other related machines.


• Perform filtration tasks as required, which may include: filter integrity testing, filter selection and set-up, filter change-outs, pH adjustment, operating clean-in-place (CIP) processes, trouble shooting, and other related tasks.


• Use RF scanning and manage inventory of consumables.


• Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas.


• Update and revise manufacturing documentation including SOPs and BMRs; generate ideas and practice continuous improvement in advancing quality and cost, and efficiency gains; assist and participate in investigations, projects and validation as required.


• Communicate production issues to Production Supervisor and/or Team Leader as they arise

Keys to Success:

Education:

• A science-related qualification is optional, but preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in cGMP manufacturing or a laboratory environment preferred. On the job training will be provided.


• Good mechanical proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Relationship skills – Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.


• Collaboration – Builds partnerships and collaborate to meet shared objectives.


• Adopt process improvement – Use and apply company process improvements tools to improve processes and tackle problems.


• Problem solving/decision making – Seeks appropriate data and utilises available problem solving tools before making decisions.


• Focuses on growth – Works to meet business goals set by management

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Work in a critical hygiene environment.


• Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks, including lifting up to 20kg.


• Environments with fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold)


• Safely handle chemicals and hazardous materials.


• Flexible work hours.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits including company paid private health insurance and risk benefits insurance (via selected company provider), wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.


• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.


• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.


• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.


• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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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.

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.