Lead Packaging/Labeling Technician (12hr days; B shift; 2-2-3 rotation)

3M HEALTHCARE; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Lead Packaging/Labeling Technician to manage pharmaceutical packaging operations within GMP. You will lead teams, ensure compliance, and support room operations while driving continuous improvement to deliver high quality products.

Located in Greenville, NC, the role requires hands-on experience in aseptic manufacturing, SAP systems, and a strong commitment to safety and accuracy in documentation and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or sterile manufacturing.
• Four (4) years of experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience in aseptic or sterile product formulation and using SAP or other manufacturing systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the terminal sterilization process and review paperwork to ensure completion and compliance.
• Ensure operations are performed in a safe and responsible manner, striving to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Ensure pharmaceutical products are in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs and other batch-related activities.
• Verify and document production activities in batch records, logbooks, etc.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational and production problems in order to identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform the disassembly, assembly, cleaning, and operation of area manufacturing equipment and prepare equipment and components for operations.
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment and production areas.
• Assist in the initial and subsequent validation of equipment and processes.
• Maintain and clean classified environments/areas.
• Communicate and work to resolve any production, quality, or safety issues.
• Comply with all job-related safety, cGMP, and other department procedural requirements.
• Participate in the on-the-job (OJT) training program, area safety initiatives, and area lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Train new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Equipment operation

Aseptic manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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

Greenville, NC / DPD

Work Schedule & Environmental Conditions

12‑hour shift/days. Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance. Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards, rapid flashing lights. Some degree of PPE (personal protective equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.). Standing for full shift.

Job Description

Lead Packaging/Labeling Technician – manage pharmaceutical packaging operations while contributing to global healthcare. Provide leadership for packaging operations, ensuring GMP compliance, coordinating teams to deliver high‑quality products, supporting room operations, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Own the terminal sterilization process and review paperwork to ensure completion and compliance.
• Ensure operations are performed in a safe and responsible manner, striving to create an injury‑free and incident‑free workplace.
• Ensure pharmaceutical products are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and other batch‑related activities.
• Verify and document production activities in batch records, logbooks, etc.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational and production problems in order to identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform the disassembly, assembly, cleaning, and operation of area manufacturing equipment and prepare equipment and components for operations.
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment and production areas.
• Assist in the initial and subsequent validation of equipment and processes.
• Maintain and clean classified environments/areas.
• Communicate and work to resolve any production, quality, or safety issues.
• Comply with all job‑related safety, cGMP, and other department procedural requirements.
• Participate in the on‑the‑job (OJT) training program, area safety initiatives, and area lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Train new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or sterile manufacturing; four (4) years preferred.

Preferred Fields of Study

• Science, engineering, or related technical field.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Hands‑on experience in aseptic or sterile product formulation and using SAP or other manufacturing systems strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• General mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge of pharmaceutical industry equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with computers and manufacturing systems (SAP, etc.).
• Strong mathematical skills for calculations, measurements, and reconciliation.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work in various environments including clean rooms, cold rooms (−20℃ to 8℃).
• Vision requirements: 20/40 corrected vision, color vision discrimination.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment preferred.
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, safety glasses, clean room garments.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time.
• Manipulation (lift, carry, move) of medium weights of 25‑50 pounds; occasionally pushing and pulling 50‑100+ pounds.
• Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time.
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Full range of motion in upper and lower extremities.