Manufacturing Technician II - Day Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Bedford, MA

7d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. How will you make an impact? The Manufacturing Technician II, POROS Manufacturing will be directly involved in the production of POROS chromatography resin and providing assistance to maintenance, and distribution as needed. They will encounter recurring work situations with minimal complexity and is encouraged to be a proactive member of the manufacturing team. A Day in the Life: Perform duties within the corporate EH&S Standards and place utmost emphasis on safety and quality. Operate various process equipment including reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling and packaging equipment according to written SOP's/UOP's in a large scale, chemical batch manufacturing process. Performs and trains new employees on various activities in accordance with SOP and UOP's to carry out unit operations such as the following: equipment changeovers with Lock Out Tag Out and Confined space protocols, Elutriation processes and finished product discharges, R-Bead polymerization processes, Bead Coating processes, Maintain batch and equipment records per department's ISO13485 standards and Good Documentation practices with a high focus on quality. Work with the team on 5S and continuous improvement activities within the work center including cleaning activities in areas as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year of chemical or biotech manufacturing experience and knowledge of computer applications is required.
Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshooting skills.
Proficient oral and written communication skills are required to be effective in this role.
Ability to stand for 80% of the shift, move ~40 lbs up one flight of stairs, and push 55 gallon drums on wheeled dollies.
Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, safety glasses, bump cap, and nitrile gloves. PPE may also include face shield, respirator, and smock.
Demonstrate resourcefulness in ability to adapt in fast paced environment.
Proficient oral and written communication skills are required to be effective in this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cGMP Environment, use of Delta V, and/or SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform duties within the corporate EH&S Standards and place utmost emphasis on safety and quality.
Operate various process equipment including reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling and packaging equipment according to written SOP's/UOP's in a large scale, chemical batch manufacturing process.
Performs and trains new employees on various activities in accordance with SOP and UOP's to carry out unit operations such as the following: equipment changeovers with Lock Out Tag Out and Confined space protocols, Elutriation processes and finished product discharges, R-Bead polymerization processes, Bead Coating processes,
Maintain batch and equipment records per department's ISO13485 standards and Good Documentation practices with a high focus on quality.
Work with the team on 5S and continuous improvement activities within the work center including cleaning activities in areas as needed.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate!
Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
Annual performance-based bonus
Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount