Lead Formulation Technician; Combi II (12hr days, 2-2-3 rotation)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Technician to join their dynamic team in Greenville, NC. This role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and training team members in standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in a regulated environment, particularly in sterile operations. Join a forward-thinking company that is dedicated to advancing scientific research and improving patient outcomes through innovative pharmaceutical solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of science, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile operations and ability to maintain clean-room qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work schedules and ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
• Maintain quality products and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

Leadership

Collaboration

Digital Literacy

Effective Communication

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

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

Job Description

Lead Technician

As part of the Drug Product Division (DPD), the Greenville, North Carolina site is a multi-purpose pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging campus. The operation specializes in taking both sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development phase through to commercialization!

Location/Division Specific Information

Greenville, NC/DPD

What will you do?

• This position will start off as an 8-hour Day shift position, but will ultimately transition into a 12-hour Day shift position.
• Receive daily assignments and manufacturing schedule from Supervisor. Assign work to self, processors, and servicers so that the schedule can be met. Coordinate work based on schedule. Advise supervisor if there is a problem meeting the schedule.
• Ensure processors perform efficient manufacturing processes. Perform some manufacturing processes. Apply aseptic technique knowledge and ensure processors comply.
• Maintain quality products and equipment in manufacturing. Observe and implement all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), safety precautions, and housekeeping practices in performing duties. Align with cGMP, Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA), and company rulings. Keep area neat and clean.
• Assist supervisor in training in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is minimally required.

Experience

• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred in a regulated environment, preferably in Steriles.
• Strong technical background.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of sterile operations including aseptic techniques, sterilization, and compounding.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Ability to efficiently collaborate to achieve goals and expectations.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to achieve and maintain qualifications to work in a clean-room environment.
• Ability to drive a fork lift and other mobile equipment to locate product and equipment as needed.
• Good attendance record.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic digital literacy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility with departmental work schedules, including overtime and all shift operations.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a clean-room which is a controlled environment for temperature and humidity having low ambient noise.
• Wear gowning which includes: gloves, hair & beard net and face cover, safety glasses with no makeup/jewelry, and the like.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand chemical hygiene.
• Infrequently lift and manipulate up to 25 pounds max unassisted.
• Stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping.
• Use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Job requires basic mobility and coordination to navigate office areas; ability to stand, walk, bend, and carry light to medium objects (10-35 pounds).

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or experiencing growth in their laboratories' efficiency, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of over 100,000 colleagues offers a groundbreaking assortment of powerful technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services through our outstanding brands, such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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.