Formulation Technician II - Nights

Thermo Fisher Scientific•High Point, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Formulation Technician II operates an EKATO machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients, ensuring appropriate temperatures, machine settings, equipment setup, in-process measurements, and product quality. The role is based at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s High Point, North Carolina site in the Pharma Services Group, a facility specializing in gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels) and offering development and commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities. This position works rotating 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation. The work involves manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, cleanroom, and other demanding environments, with required GMP practices and PPE.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation.
Ability to meet DEA security clearance requirements, if applicable.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards.
Ability to work in required environmental conditions, including cleanrooms, cold rooms/freezers, fluctuating temperatures, loud machinery, and with hazardous or toxic materials.
Prescription safety glasses must be used if needed; contact lenses are not permitted.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

Manufacture simple bulk products.
Collect product samples and perform in-process testing.
Monitor EKATO machine operation and troubleshoot as needed.
Assist with room changeovers.
Support cleanup activities and other Medicine duties as needed.
Perform other related business duties as assigned.
Ensure proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment setup, in-process measurements, and product quality while producing products from pre-mixed ingredients.