Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Formulation Technician II in Rockford, Illinois
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for safe and efficient formulation of products in compliance with 21 CFR part 820 and/or ISO9001:2015. This includes achieving production goals relative to safety, quality, schedule and cleanliness. Process documentation is maintained in the form of batch record sheets, reports and lab notebooks. All operations are conducted under the direction of senior personnel, with emphasis on safety and compliance to regulations and standards
Key Responsibilities:
Weight, measure, dispense and mix chemicals to the recipe defined in the batch record
Cleaning, assembling and disassembling equipment
Process jobs using pipettes, peristaltic pumps, automated labelers, etc.
Complete batch records and other paperwork related to the department
Accurately describe process failure(s) for the purpose of diagnosing and recording purposes
Assisting with process development when assigned
Ability to conduct in process quality control inspection of finished goods
Completion of metrology work orders as assigned including; calibration and preventative maintenance of filling equipment, balances, etc.
Initiate improvements by using Lean, Practical Process Improvement (PPI), 5S and other continuous improvement techniques
Ability to act and think independently!
Perform departmental responsibilities and cross training as assigned
Work environments include laboratory, packaging/warehouse areas and within a clean room
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required. Some college coursework or degree preferred (ideally Chemistry of Life Science focus)
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
Experience with continuous improvement concepts, preferred—i.e. Lean, PPI, 5S, etc.
Mechanical proficiency
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Able to work independently and within a team towards common goals
Basic PC skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic Knowledge of the metric system
Ability to multitask – coordinate/process several jobs at once
Drive towards continual personal and departmental improvement
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand/walk
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
In this role, as part of their job activities, generate or handle hazardous waste as defined by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Individuals are required to receive initial hazardous waste training within the first 30 working days of assignment. The initial waste training shall include but not be limited to the following general categories:
Identifying hazardous and solid waste, hazardous waste management, recycling, treatment and disposal, emergency preparedness, record keeping, pollution prevention and waste reduction
Following initial training the Associate in this position will receive annual refresher training in the same topic field as listed above
Associate should be confident working frequently with organics, including flammable solvents, strong acid bases, potential biohazards (including raw animal serums), and hazardous chemicals
This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.
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.