Manufacturing Associate II - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Plainville, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate II works in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Drug Product Division in Plainville, Massachusetts, supporting manufacturing operations. The position is expected to spend 80–90% of its time on the manufacturing floor and work closely with related functional areas to meet production goals and timelines. The associate supports room preparation, GMP Kanban maintenance, continuous improvement, and technology transfer activities; manages inventory supplies; identifies and implements efficiency improvements; and follows safety, GMP, and PPE requirements. The role requires responsiveness to feedback and coaching, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures and maintain aseptic and cleanroom qualifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Cleanroom rules apply, including restrictions on hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, and facial hair. Physical activities may include aseptic or sterile gowning, extended periods of reading and reviewing documentation, sitting or standing, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds as needed. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, or a superior demonstration of relevant skills or background. A related bachelor’s degree with no experience, or a superior demonstration of relevant skills or background, is preferred. The job posting lists an estimated hourly pay range of $27.00–$32.00 for the Massachusetts-based position and also includes a second compensation listing of $19.25–$28.88. The position may be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or a superior demonstration of relevant skills 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 effectively and closely in a team environment.
Initiative and drive to complete work timely, accurately, safely, and correctly the first time.
Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
Ability to meet PPE requirements in cGMP manufacturing.
Ability to work 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Ability to gown aseptically and/or in sterile attire as needed.
Ability to write, read, and review written documentation for extended periods.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to talk and hear regularly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; occasionally lift, stand, walk, handle or feel items, reach, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 0+ years of relevant experience, or a superior demonstration of relevant skills or background.
Experience in a cGMP environment.
Visual inspection experience.
Aseptic techniques experience.
GDP knowledge.

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 with related functional areas to achieve production goals and timelines.
Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
Manage inventory supplies.
Work overtime as needed.
Follow GMP requirements, cleanroom standards, and PPE requirements.
Maintain aseptic and cleanroom qualifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on Day 1.
Paid time off, including at least 120 hours annually, and 10 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus.
Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
Annual merit-based pay increase.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance and family support programs.
Commuter benefits.
Career advancement opportunities.