Peptone Manufacturing Operator Tech. 1

ThermoFisher Scientific; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Peptone Manufacturing Operator to support production of high-quality peptone products for research and life science applications. Responsibilities include operating production equipment, weighing materials, and maintaining strict adherence to cGMP and safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

No prior experience required; high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred background in manufacturing or lab

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, SOPs, safety guidelines, and manufacturing documentation with accuracy.
• Basic mathematical, measurement, and computer skills to perform weighing, batch calculations, documentation, and data entry.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain peptone production equipment (mixing, processing, filtration, drying, packaging) per SOPs.
• Weigh and dispense raw materials, prepare batches, monitor parameters, collect samples, and document activities in batch records.
• Follow cGMP and safety procedures; collaborate with QA, QC, and Maintenance to resolve production issues.

Skills

Instructions follow-up

Math & measurement

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

hermo Fisher Scientific | Detroit, Michigan

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/Division Specific Information:

This position is based at our Detroit, Michigan manufacturing facility, supporting the production of peptones and other critical raw materials used in microbiological culture media and life science applications. Our manufacturing team is committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant production environment.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Peptone Manufacturing Operator, you will play an essential role in manufacturing high-quality peptone products that support scientific research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and microbiological testing. Your attention to detail, commitment to safety, and adherence to established manufacturing procedures will help ensure consistent product quality and reliable production operations.

A Day in the Life:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing equipment used in peptone production, including mixing, processing, filtration, drying, and packaging equipment, in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Perform production activities such as weighing and dispensing raw materials, preparing batches, monitoring process parameters, collecting samples, and documenting manufacturing activities accurately in batch production records.

• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety procedures, and quality standards while performing equipment cleaning, sanitization, material handling, and routine production tasks. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Maintenance teams to identify and resolve production issues.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Required:

• No previous work experience required.

Preferred:

• Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, or laboratory settings or a related field.

• Experience working in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

• Experience operating industrial manufacturing equipment, handling raw materials, or following established production procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and manufacturing documentation requirements with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Basic mathematical, measurement, and computer skills necessary to perform material weighing, batch calculations, production documentation, and data entry.

• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods during assigned shifts.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with appropriate assistance or mechanical lifting devices when necessary.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment, noise, dust, temperature variations, and cleaning chemicals while following established safety procedures.

• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, safety footwear, and respiratory protection when required.

• Ability to work scheduled shifts, including overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts based on production needs.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with housekeeping, environmental, health, and safety requirements.

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

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.