Work Schedule
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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
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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
Greenville, NC/DPD
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Formulation Technician uses appropriate interpersonal styles, training methods, and leadership skills to guide individuals and groups (subordinate, peers, or superiors) toward task accomplishment in the optimum operations of manufacturing areas. Coordinates the efficient operation of bulk manufacturing/filling area including compounding, sterile filtration, and maintenance of pharmaceutical products. Night shift hours are 6pm-6am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures operations are performed in a safe and responsible manner targeting to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
- Coordinates and motivates personnel to ensure finished product is in accordance to GMP requirements.
- Commits to an action or develop an alternative course of action that is based on logical assumptions and factual information to meet production schedules and targets in accordance with changing priorities. Takes corrective action in a timely manner.
- Plans, prepares and drives a work routing that will ensure that all necessary tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure a quality product as well as schedule adherence. Takes into consideration resources and constraints.
- Gathers information to accurately identify the root cause of problems in equipment or work processes. Coordinates entry and follow up for area maintenance tickets to ensure timely completion of equipment maintenance to minimize impact to production schedule.
- Troubleshoots operational and production problems in order to identify appropriate corrective actions. Disassembles, assembles, cleans and operates area manufacturing equipment.
- Communicates and works to resolve any production, quality or safety issues.
- Champions crew teamwork in such a way that promotes increasing employee knowledge and skills.
- Manages primary data entry into Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) system.
- Functions as Champion of the On the Job Training (OJT) program, area safety initiatives, and area lean manufacturing initiatives. Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for area of responsibility.
How will you get here?
Education
- High school diploma/equivalent is minimally required.
Experience
- At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment, preferably in Steriles.
- Strong technical background.
Equivalency
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of sterile operations including aseptic techniques, sterilization and compounding.
- Leadership ability
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams comprised of diverse individuals.
- Ability and desire to learn
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to achieve and maintain qualifications to work in a clean-room environment.
- Ability to drive a fork lift and other mobile equipment to locate product and equipment as needed.
- Good attendance record.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic technology skills.
- Flexibility with departmental work schedules, including overtime and all shift operations.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Reliable and consistent work ethic.
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.
What We Offer
Compensation
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Additional shift differential
- 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
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. 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.
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