Formulation Technician II - Nights

Thermo Fisher Scientific•High Point, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Formulation Technician II operates medicine manufacturing equipment to produce quality products from pre-mixed ingredients. The technician ensures appropriate temperatures, machine settings, equipment setups, in-process measurements, and product quality while following established safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures. The role is based at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Pharma Services Group site in High Point, North Carolina, which focuses on gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels) and offers development and commercial-scale capabilities for softgel technologies. This position works a rotating 12-hour night schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week operation. The work environment includes GMP requirements and PPE; the broader posting also lists cleanroom, laboratory, warehouse, cold-room/freezer, loud-noise, temperature variation, hazardous-material, standing, lifting, and other environmental conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, laboratory setting, or related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot.
Ability to work a 12-hour shift in a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week operation.
Must meet DEA security clearance requirements if requested.
Must be able to work overtime if necessary.
Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

Manufacture simple and bulk medicine products according to established procedures and production requirements.
Observe and monitor machine operation, making necessary adjustments to maintain proper processing conditions.
Take product samples and perform required in-process testing and measurements to confirm products meet quality specifications.
Clean and prepare machines and equipment for product or batch changeovers, and assist with the changeover process.
Maintain proper machine settings, temperatures, and processing parameters throughout production.
Follow GMP, SOP, safety, quality, and documentation requirements during manufacturing activities.
Assist with cleanup and other Medicine Department duties as needed.
Perform other reasonable, related business duties as assigned.