Work Schedule

Flex 12 hr shift/nights

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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY

The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Formulation Technician will be able to perform tasks with little to no direction.  They will provide guidance in the absence of the Lead Formulation Technician.  They will be proficient in aseptic filling and manufacturing.   This colleague follows written and verbal instructions using cGMP documents and operating equipment when performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure pharmaceutical products are manufactured in accordance to area SOPs and current cGMP.Verify and document production activities in batch records, logbooks and controlled forms.Complete tasks vital to manufacture drug products in an aseptic filling area, including:Cleaning cGMP AreasParts PreparationFilter Integrity TestingOperating Parts Washers and AutoclavesPerforming Tray LoadingOperating the Filling IsolatorGeneral Material HandlingTroubleshooting Equipment AlarmsDesignated Trainer/Certified SME

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of Steriles pharmaceutical manufacturing experience required. Mechanical and/or similar experience preferred.Associate’s with 1+ year manufacturing experienceBachelor’s preferred with no manufacturing experienceEquivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered. Excels in a team environment.Basic math skills.Attention to detail while maintaining a quality product.Ability to perform repetitive work duties.Ability to follow SOPs.Ability to concisely communicate with Production leadership to accept daily assignments and report any relevant production-related information.Ability to schedule the team’s activities and drive prioritiesStrong communication skillsProactive in identifying quality opportunitiesFlexibility/willingness to adapt to operational needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 light to medium weights of 25-50 pounds, occasionally pushing or pulling more than 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. 

BENEFITS

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!