About this Sr formulation technician role at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
OtherEnvironmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
Working shift pattern: 24/7 – 2 shifts on, 2 days off, 3 shifts on, 2 days off, 2 shifts on, 3 days off, etc.. Shifts will rotate between Day shift, 6.45am to 7pm, and Night shifts 6.45pm to 7am.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate bulking and or aseptic filling lines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete all activities to acquire and maintain as a minimum a Bronze license Badge – Production areas (Grade C/D) access. Maintain the Bronze license through successful requalification every 2 years.
- Manufacture pharmaceuticals following SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
- Perform Manufacturing, Filling, and Packaging operational duties, ensuring compliance with cGMP.
- Set equipment to minimize downtime and product damage/waste, supporting start-ups, changeovers, and cleaning activities.
- Monitor equipment status and report any faults or issues to Supervision.
- Clean and maintain clean rooms/equipment to regulatory standards.
- Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities.
- Operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated equipment cleaning systems.
- Communicate instances of non-conformance for investigation and rectification.
- Support project validation work and new product introduction.
- Perform SAP transactions and use Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.
- Conduct basic equipment maintenance as needed.
Requirements:
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).
- Experience in clean room working, with knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and filling desirable.
- Experience in spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing, and powder filling.
- Strong competency in English and Math, with a scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) essential.
- Equivalent experience in a Science-based subject is also acceptable.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workload.
- Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement.
- Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems.
- Aseptic block license.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every single one of our 70,000 remarkable individuals has an unusual narrative to reveal. Become a part of our outstanding mission and contribute to our customers' ability to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
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