Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Formulation Technician I (Thurs-Sat. Nights) in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Description
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
Our Cincinnati site is a Center of Excellence for specialized oral solid dose manufacturing and drug development within our Pharma Services Group. When you join our team you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of patients and their families around the world.
- Shift: Thursday – Saturday; 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
Discover Impactful Work:
The Formulation Technician I supports cGMP activities to ensure the manufacturing of safe, quality and effective drug products to our clients.
A Day in the Life:
Production (90%)
Perform equipment cleaning, setup and assembly per the related equipment SOPs
Perform hands-on activities following detailed protocols, PBRs and SOPs, to complete production runs in an efficient, safe, and correct manner.
Document all steps in production runs with minimal errors.
Prepares manufacturing areas and equipment for the production of pharmaceutical products
Safely operates various types of computer-controlled equipment used in dispensing, granulation, compression or coating
Assists with troubleshooting of equipment and process issues
Maintains accurate, neat, error free records such as batch records and logbooks
Accurately follows production documents, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)
Monitors operations for deviations, quality risk, or mechanical problems and elevates issues as needed
Identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements and actively participates in learning organization development
Maintains a neat work area and follows department safety rules
Other duties as assigned (10%)
Keys to Success:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
Manufacturing Operations experience (GMP facility preferred)
Experience in pharmaceutical production preferred
Prior computer operation and experience in APACS, is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Mechanical aptitude and ability to disassemble and reassemble various types of equipment.
Basic reading comprehension and math skills necessary to follow complex technical instructions and complete BPR calculations.
Good communication skills and ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Ability to manipulate/handle drums weighing up to 110 kg and lift containers weighing up to 40 kg.
Ability to hand-scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the workday.
Job requires wearing personal protective equipment to include white zone gowning requirements and various styles of respirators (1/2 face, 3-M hood, full face, and dust mask).
Strong verbal and written skills in English required as well as effective interpersonal, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong work ethic, desire to be an integral team member and player, and ability to learn quickly and ask question
Flexibility, self-motivation, efficiency, and responsibility.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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.