Formulation Technician I - 12hr. Rotation Shift (2/2/3)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Florence, SC

About The Position

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: At Viral Vector Services (VVS) a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we deliver from process development through commercial supply, we offer the expertise and resources necessary to help clients deliver innovative gene therapies. Placed in the forefront of our leading and ground breaking Cell and Gene Therapy business, our mission is to enable clients to cure genetic, rare, and otherwise untreatable diseases. How Will You Make an Impact? The Formulation Technician I is an associate with little to moderate level of technical expertise and experience. A Formulation Technician I may independently perform routine operations commensurate with their experience and training. The Formulation Technician I participates in the day-to-day operation of a cGMP compliant Manufacturing facility. A Day in the Life: Optimally complete work instructions while following procedures and cGMP regulations. Acquire job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Achieve full training status associated with the department. Work on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making. Stay up to date on required job training. Operate automated and manual equipment and conduct associated activities such as sampling, material handling, cleaning and maintenance in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Procedures and Safety guidelines. Perform in-process tests (weight, pH) to ensure that batches meet specifications. Execution of manufacturing batch records with focus on "right first time" Adhere to the Quality Management Systems by living the Quality values every day and holds peers across the site accountable as well. Assist in the completion and identification of PPI initiatives and continuous improvements. Bring up problems instead of trying to fix them independently. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Maintain a culture of safety by identification of near misses, safety walkthroughs and assisting with resolution of safety observations. Ensure chemicals are properly stored and labeled. Follow all company policies including safety, training, GDP (Good Documentation Practices), clean room gowning, attendance, and PTO (Paid Time Off). Spend 90% of time in the manufacturing suites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
No previous work experience required.
Technically capable with a basic theoretical comprehension of general biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, principles and processes and have a basic understanding of current GMP and safety standards.
Ability to function in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to learn new software and tools quickly.
Ability to make decisions and work with minimal to moderate supervision.
Ability to aseptically gown and/or sterile gown as needed.
Required to write, read/review written documentation for extended periods of time.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for extended periods.
The employee is occasionally required to lift, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Daily computer use.
Flexibility to be reassigned to other business unit locations within Massachusetts as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field.
Experience in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

Optimally complete work instructions while following procedures and cGMP regulations.
Acquire job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
Achieve full training status associated with the department.
Work on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment.
Stay up to date on required job training.
Operate automated and manual equipment and conduct associated activities such as sampling, material handling, cleaning and maintenance in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Procedures and Safety guidelines.
Perform in-process tests (weight, pH) to ensure that batches meet specifications.
Execution of manufacturing batch records with focus on "right first time"
Adhere to the Quality Management Systems by living the Quality values every day and holds peers across the site accountable as well.
Assist in the completion and identification of PPI initiatives and continuous improvements.
Bring up problems instead of trying to fix them independently.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Maintain a culture of safety by identification of near misses, safety walkthroughs and assisting with resolution of safety observations.
Ensure chemicals are properly stored and labeled.
Follow all company policies including safety, training, GDP (Good Documentation Practices), clean room gowning, attendance, and PTO (Paid Time Off).
Spend 90% of time in the manufacturing suites.