Formulation Technician I -Thur - Sat Nights

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Formulation Technician, where you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. This position involves operating and maintaining equipment in a cleanroom environment while adhering to strict cGMP standards. You will be responsible for following production documents and maintaining accurate records, ensuring the highest quality in product output. With a competitive pay rate and excellent benefits starting from day one, this opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their career in the pharmaceutical industry while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Annual performance-based bonus

Annual merit performance-based increase

Competitive hourly pay rate

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; previous experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic skills in reading and math are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations related to pharmaceutical product manufacturing.
• Safely operate and maintain computer-controlled equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic reading comprehension

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-controlled equipment

Basic hand tools

Forklift

Walkie stacker

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

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. Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Compensation: $21.00/Hour

Shift: Thursday - Saturday Nights (6:00pm - 6:30am)

Shift Differential: +15%

Location/Division Specific Information:

The Cincinnati, OH site is a Center of Excellence for specialized oral solid dose manufacturing and drug development within the Pharma Services Group.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

As a Formulation Technician you will be responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products through equipment set-up, operation, clean up and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory cGMP requirements and company policies and procedures.

A Day in the Life:

• Accurately follows production documents, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs).
• Maintains consistent and accurate documentation of activities to include batch production, cleaning, assembly, material transportation, and waste disposal.
• Follows approved batch records (BPR’s), clean up sheets, and equipment assembly sheets.
• Safely operates computer-controlled equipment used in dispensing, granulation, compression or coating.
• Disassembles, cleans, and re-assembles equipment using basic hand tools to include mixers, extruders, dryers, tablet press, encapsulation, coating pans, printers, or tablet inspection machines.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: No previous work experience required.
• Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field.
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude/proficiency and ability to disassemble and reassemble various types of equipment (GMP facility preferred).
• Basic reading comprehension and math skills to follow sophisticated technical instructions and complete BPR calculations.
• Ability to maintain compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS and other training curriculum as assigned.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Manipulate/handle materials, equipment, tools, up to 100 lbs and lift containers weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Position requires wearing personal protective equipment to include white zone gowning requirements and various styles of respirators (1/2 face, 3-M hood, full face, and dust mask).
• Hand-scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the workday.
• Operate a stand up fork lift and walkie stacker.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate!
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1.
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays.
• 401K.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.