Lead Formulation Technician – Sterile, Night Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville, NC is seeking a Lead Formulation Technician to advance sterile drug product formulations and oversee automated filling processes. You will mentor the team, ensure adherence to precise specifications, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3+ years in sterile manufacturing, with hands-on aseptic formulation experience and familiarity with SAP or similar systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Formulation expertise

Quality control

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Process improvement

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville, NC is seeking a Lead Formulation Technician to advance sterile drug product formulations and oversee automated filling processes. You will mentor the team, ensure adherence to precise specifications, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3+ years in sterile manufacturing, with hands-on aseptic formulation experience and familiarity with SAP or similar systems.