Packaging and Labeling Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Packaging and Labeling Technician contributes to work intended to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The position performs manual and automated assembly, filling, packaging, labeling, and related production activities according to approved instructions and established procedures. The technician follows batch paperwork, work instructions, drawings, and assembly instructions; counts and accounts for components and drug product; operates qualified packaging equipment; completes cleaning activities, inspections, in-process checks, computer transactions, and documentation; and follows cGMP, SOP, safety, PPE, and quality requirements. The technician works with peers and site leaders to complete assignments safely, accurately, and on schedule. The position is based at 1221 W Morris Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Work may take place in cleanrooms, cold rooms, and other controlled environments, with required PPE and restrictions on personal items. The role requires extended standing and walking, repetitive hand and finger movements, and the ability to meet the physical and visual requirements of pharmaceutical packaging work.

Requirements

At least 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field.
High school diploma or equivalent experience; the posting identifies this education requirement for NA or APAC.
Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately follow written instructions.
Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, manual and finger dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive work accurately.
Ability to learn new tasks with assistance and coaching, and demonstrate proficiency through training and qualification.
Basic computer skills for production systems and data entry.
Effective teamwork and communication, reliability, and willingness to escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to work in cleanrooms, cold rooms, and controlled environments ranging from -2°C to 8°C, as required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds as required by the work assignment.
Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform fine manipulation as required.
Ability to wear required PPE, which may include filtering face masks, N95 masks, half-face masks, protective eyewear, and other site-required PPE.
Must meet applicable visual acuity and color-vision requirements for inspection of pharmaceutical products, components, and labels in a cGMP environment.
Flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP environment.
Basic understanding of packaging and labeling processes and ability to apply acquired job skills to assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and automated assembly, filling, packaging, labeling, and related production activities according to approved instructions and established procedures.
Review and follow batch paperwork, work instructions, drawings, and assembly instructions for assigned operations, and seek guidance when requirements are unclear or unfamiliar.
Accurately count, stage, and account for components and drug product before, during, and at completion of assigned work.
Operate qualified stationary and/or handheld packaging equipment and complete required equipment and room cleaning activities.
Perform assigned in-process checks, inspections, and verifications within training and qualification scope; escalate defects, discrepancies, or unusual conditions.
Complete required computer transactions, data entry, and documentation accurately and contemporaneously.
Follow cGMP, SOP, safety, PPE, and quality requirements and support line clearance, staging, and reconciliation activities as directed.
Collaborate with peers, Room Leaders, Group Leaders, Quality, and Supervisors to complete work safely, accurately, and on schedule.