Formulation Technician II

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

As a Formulation Technician II (Product Finishing Technician II) at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will package and process a variety of products using appropriate equipment and established standard operating procedures. You will support team development by guiding and coaching Technician I colleagues and new hires as needed. The role involves handling liquid, solid, non-chemical, and hazardous products, and requires certification for hazardous material handling and cleanroom use. The position is based in a laboratory setting and is scheduled for the second shift (afternoons). It involves working with potentially hazardous or toxic materials, strong odors, loud equipment, and required personal protective equipment. Employees must complete initial Hazardous Waste Handling training within 90 days of hire and maintain annual training and compliance with applicable RCRA standards. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and handle or operate objects, tools, and controls. The role frequently involves lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; occasionally, more than 50 pounds may be moved with assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
High school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of active experience handling chemicals, glassware, and equipment; or an associate degree in Science with at least 1 year of experience handling hazardous chemicals.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and communicate pertinent information verbally and in writing.
Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals, and knowledge of metric measurements, conversions, and calculations.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to safely handle chemicals, solvents, and potentially hazardous substances.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to apply mechanical fundamentals to operate, maintain, and improve equipment performance.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as required by the production schedule.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently; may occasionally move more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling or operating objects, tools, and controls.
Close and distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to differentiate basic colors.
Certification for hazardous material handling and cleanroom use is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Science, preferably with a focus in Chemistry.

Responsibilities

Dispense and process liquid, solid, non-chemical, and hazardous products using a variety of equipment.
Apply caps and labels and assemble finished products for sale.
Create Certificates of Analysis and labels for finished goods materials.
Set up, operate, clean, and maintain process equipment while following applicable laboratory practices.
Stage products and materials to support batch processing and internal requirements.
Follow World Class Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement guidelines to support site operations.
Perform release activities associated with Certificates of Analysis, labels, and batch records.
Provide guidance and coaching to Technician I employees and new hires as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete initial Hazardous Waste Handling training within 90 days of hire and maintain annual training and compliance with applicable RCRA standards.