Manufacturing Technician ll - First Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Grand Island, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. As the company continues 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, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides its people with the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. This is an exciting time to join the manufacturing team, which is dedicated to ensuring customers receive the products they need to achieve their scientific goals quickly and safely. This Manufacturing Technician ll position is based out of the Grand Island, NY site within the BioProduction Group.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Basic computer skills
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 45 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
Experience in a cGMP environment
General understanding of technical, mechanical, and machinery equipment

Responsibilities

Use 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 ensure batches manufactured contain accurate materials and quantities.
Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Identify and conduct basic troubleshooting 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 the manufacturing of cell culture media.
Perform related duties as to meet business goals and requirements.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Excellent benefits package
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401K Company Match up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discount Program
Recognition Program
Charitable Gift Matching
Company Paid Parental Leave
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
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