Sr Operator, Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Middletown (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving health and safety through innovative diagnostic solutions. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for operating machinery and ensuring quality in the production process. Your contributions will directly impact the reliability of in vitro diagnostic products supplied to major global clients. The company values your growth, offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement from day one. If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Shift Differential Pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or related field required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machinery efficiently and safely.
• Monitor product for defects and document work accurately.
• Assist in training and development of peers.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

English Proficiency

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 -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C, loud noises (equipment/machinery), no contact lenses allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), standing for full shift.

Job Description

Join the Thermo Fisher Scientific team to contribute to global impact by enabling customers to improve health, cleanliness, and safety.

Location/Division Specific Information:

The Clinical Diagnostics Division (CDD) offers diagnostic solutions for specific IVD market segments. It has a strong reputation and over 40 years of experience in the IVD industry. The division supplies products for drugs of abuse testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, quality control, sepsis diagnosis, prenatal screening, and other areas.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

Our Middletown, VA team is trusted by major suppliers of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products worldwide for OEM and contract manufacturing. We have over 35 years of experience, providing quality, compliance, and reliability.

A Day in the Life:

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and make necessary adjustments.
• Participate in line opening and machine set-up.
• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, PMR’s, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance.
• Continuously monitor product for defects.
• Help improve the production process by making suggestions for improvement.
• Assist in the training and development of peers.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field.
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English, including technical and scientific language.
• Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to 10 hours a day).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move repetitively, including pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, bending, grasping, and crouching.
• Ability to flex into multiple work environments.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate.
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1.
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

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