Formulation Technician II - Nights
About The Position
The Formulation Technician II operates an EKATO machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients, ensuring appropriate temperatures and machine settings, proper equipment setup, accurate in-process measurements, and overall 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. Work takes place in laboratory, cleanroom, and warehouse environments and involves GMP standards, PPE, hazardous or toxic materials, cold rooms and freezers, fluctuating temperatures, loud machinery, strong odors, and standing for the full shift. The role may also involve outdoor weather conditions, rapid flashing lights, and working at heights.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards.
- Follow cleanroom restrictions, including no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coats, and ear protection.
- Contact lenses are not permitted; prescription safety glasses will be provided if needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a cGMP environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate an EKATO machine to manufacture products from pre-mixed ingredients.
- Ensure proper temperatures, machine settings, and equipment setup.
- Collect product samples and perform in-process testing and measurements.
- Monitor EKATO 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.
Benefits
- 10% night shift differential.
- Competitive pay.
- Performance-related bonus where eligible.
- Annual merit performance-based increase.
- Medical benefits.
- Paid time off/annual leave.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
