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Manufacturing Technician II

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Manufacturing Technician II

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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 4i values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement to life every single day. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals. The successful candidate will demonstrate a drive to succeed, lead by example, holding themselves and others accountable, maintaining productive and professional relationships across the business.

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Job Purpose: To work within the team primarily focusing on manufacture and in process testing i.e. in-vitro diagnostic devices. To ensure that allocated equipment is maintained, and all manufacturing processes are followed using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and any in-process testing is carried out in accordance with the required protocols. To support other areas of the business when required, to help ensure the delivery of products to the required Quality, Right First Time, On Time and in full.

Role Complexity: Able to use the required equipment in routine function competently and confidently, ensuring they are calibrated - and are in good working order, with the correct documentation.

Ensure company standards are met with regards to working environment

Able to use the ERP system to log the progress of assigned work, to perform the necessary inventory transactions for control of stock and document management (as required).

Ensure the correct archiving of all documents assigned to them.

Work as part of a team to complete manufacturing processes and any in process testing

To complete all records and worksheets (including raw data) fully, clearly and at the time work is completed, ensuring data transfer and calculations are carried out correctly. To ensure all documents are compliant to the Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements.

To be competent in all tasks performed, ensuring this is clearly documented in training records.

Decision Making: Able to plan and prioritise workload effectively with guidance and support from their line manager based on the manufacturing/testing schedule

Responsible for ensuring that the maintenance activities of assigned equipment are completed on time, correctly and properly documented.

Essential Skills / Experience:

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Good standard of English (verbal & written)
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice or previous experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Experience of working in a team
• Excellent time management, organisation and planning skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Enthusiastic with good self motivation

Although not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous:

• Degree in a relevant Scientific subject
• Experience of working within a team

• Experience of working to deadlines

Client-provided location(s): Birmingham, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01270515
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program