Lead Formulation Technician - Sterile Injectables

ThermoFisher Scientific; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville, NC is seeking a Lead Formulation Technician to produce sterile injectables and lead a team in a high‑purity manufacturing environment. The role requires adherence to cGMP while operating filling equipment and isolators on a 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule (6am–6pm).

You will mentor colleagues, ensure quality, track batch records, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement in sterile production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or sterile manufacturing; four (4) years preferred.
• Hands-on experience in aseptic or sterile product formulation and using SAP or other manufacturing systems strongly preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in formulation processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation of complex formulations as well as automated filling and prep equipment ensuring adherence to precise specifications and quality standards.
• Mentor and train team members on advanced formulation, automated filling and prep equipment set-up and operation procedures, and troubleshooting methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes (SOP's, OJT's, and FWO) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure pharmaceutical products are manufactured in accordance with area SOPs and current cGMP
• Verify and document production activities in batch records, logbooks and controlled forms
• Complete tasks vital to manufacture drug products in an aseptic filling area, including:
• Cleaning cGMP Areas
• Perform line changeovers
• Parts Preparation
• Filter Integrity Testing
• Operating Parts Washers and Autoclaves
• Performing Tray Loading and Unloading
• Operating the Filling Isolator
• General Material Handling
• Troubleshooting Equipment Alarms

Skills

Formulation

Mentor team

SOPs/OJT

cGMP knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree with 1 year manufacturing experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred with no manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville, NC is seeking a Lead Formulation Technician to produce sterile injectables and lead a team in a high‑purity manufacturing environment. The role requires adherence to cGMP while operating filling equipment and isolators on a 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule (6am–6pm).

You will mentor colleagues, ensure quality, track batch records, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement in sterile production processes.