Manufacturing Associate II - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Plainville, MA

1d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate II works in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Drug Product Division in Plainville, Massachusetts, supporting manufacturing operations in a GMP and cleanroom environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an eight-hour shift. The role is expected to spend 80–90% of its time on the manufacturing floor and may require overtime.

The associate supports production readiness and room preparation, GMP Kanban maintenance, inventory supplies, continuous improvement, and technology transfer activities. The role works closely with related functional areas to meet production goals and timelines while following safety procedures, GMP practices, PPE requirements, and cleanroom qualification standards. It also involves receiving feedback and coaching and identifying and implementing efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or superior demonstration of skill sets or background.
• Work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow procedures.
• Ability to maintain aseptic qualification.
• Ability to maintain qualifications to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment.
• Initiative and drive to complete work timely, accurately, and safely the first time.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes.
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Adherence to PPE requirements used within cGMP manufacturing.
• Ability to gown aseptically and/or wear sterile gowning as needed.
• Ability to write, read, and review written documentation for extended periods.
• Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly talk and hear.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; occasional lifting, standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0 or more years of relevant experience, or superior demonstration of skill sets or background.
• Experience in a cGMP environment.
• Visual inspection experience.
• Aseptic techniques experience.
• GDP experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in Tier 1 meetings.
• Support team preparedness and room preparation activities.
• Support maintenance of GMP Kanban for manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement in process operations and systems.
• Support technology transfer activities.
• Seek and welcome feedback and respond to coaching.
• Spend at least 80–90% of work time on the manufacturing floor.
• Work closely with related functional areas to achieve production goals and timelines.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Manage inventory supplies.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Follow GMP, cleanroom, and PPE requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Additional shift differential if applicable.
• Annual performance-based bonus, subject to company policy and results.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1.
• Paid time off and designated paid holidays; at least 120 hours of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED