Formulation Technician, 3rd shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Grand Island, NY

23h•$21 - $24•Onsite

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. When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. As we continue to grow, you’ll have career advancement opportunities and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Now is an exciting time to join the manufacturing team! We are dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the products they need to achieve their scientific goals quickly and safely. Position/Location Specific Information: Formulation Technician, 3rd Shift This position is based out of our Grand Island, NY site within BioProduction Group. Competitive Pay: $21/hr; + shift differential Third Shift (Nights Sunday, 10:30pm- Friday, 7am)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
2+ years of experience in a fast-paced work environment is preferred.
1+ years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment is preferred.
General understanding of technical, mechanical, and machinery equipment is preferred.
Basic computer skills are required.
Strong attention to detail for complex instructions and documentation while maintaining quality output.
Demonstrated proficiency in multiple processes in a fast-paced work environment.
Perform basic math, verbal, written, and oral communication with team.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 pounds and may be required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.
Ability to squat, bend, and reach different items to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard guard (when required), safety glasses, and gloves. PPE may also include a bump cap, face shield, and full/half-face respirators.
Availability to work overtime and flexible shift patterns.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in Lean, 5S, or manufacturing processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use of equipment that includes mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, packaging, and laboratory equipment.
Weigh, measure, and check raw materials with the assistance of a computer interface to assure batches manufactured contain accurate materials and quantities.
Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Identify and conduct basic troubleshooting for equipment.
Follow all safe practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions in controlled environments up to and including classified clean rooms.
Complete and maintain compliance with the Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
Complete moderately complex tasks related to manufacturing of cell culture media.
Perform related duties as required to meet the business goals and requirements.