Packaging/Labeling Technician II - 1st Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Packaging/Labeling Technician I for first shift in Mount Prospect, IL. The role focuses on accurate packaging, labeling, and handling of clinical supplies in compliance with regulatory standards.

You will perform manual or automated filling, count components, and maintain quality and productivity while following GMP procedures and PPE guidelines. The position is fully onsite with a 40-hour workweek and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to read batch documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging and labeling activities per procedures.
• Count and reconcile packaging components.
• Ensure GMP/SOP/safety compliance in all tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment.
• Operate in cold environments as required and meet PPE standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Independent work

Reading batch docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

First 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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

1st Shift: Tuesday to Friday 5:00AM to 3:30PM

Pay Range: $17.00 to $18.50

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 colleagues worldwide, we are united by shared values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement—working together to accelerate research, solve complex challenges, and support patients in need.

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.

About the Role

Within the Clinical Trials Division (CTD), this role supports global pharmaceutical and biotech partners in delivering therapies to patients safely and efficiently. Guided by the principle “There is a Patient Waiting,” the Packaging/Labeling Technician I plays a critical role in ensuring clinical supplies are accurately packaged, labeled, and handled in compliance with regulatory standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Labels, assembles and packages pharmaceutical products.

• Performs manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled pharmaceutical products.

• Accurately counts and prepares packaging components to ensure accurate accountabilities prior to and at the completion of a job order.

• Ensures quality and productivity requirements are met.

• Cleans packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).

• Applies Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) in all areas of responsibility, including following regulations and activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute packaging and labeling activities in accordance with approved procedures and job specifications.

• Maintain accurate counts and reconciliation of all packaging components.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety regulations.

• Support operational efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer proficiency.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.

• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Ability to learn new tasks with guidance and work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to read and understand batch documentation to ensure proper assembly of clinical supplies.

• Capability to meet physical job requirements, including standing, lifting, and bending.

• Must meet vision requirements (e.g., color vision, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment).

• Willingness to work in cold environments (-8°C and -20°C).

• Availability to work 40 hours per week, with flexibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed.

• Required to obtain and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification, including use of respirators and safety gear.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fully onsite position based in Mount Prospect, Illinois.

• First shift schedule (Monday–Thursday).

• Standard 40-hour workweek.

What We Offer:

Compensation.

Competitive Pay.

Performance Related Bonus where eligible.

Annual merit performance-based increase.

Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $15.26–$18.50.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.