Packaging/Labeling Technician II - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Mount Prospect, IL

2d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Within the Clinical Trials Division (CTD), this role supports global pharmaceutical and biotech partners in delivering therapies to patients safely and efficiently. Guided by the principle “There is a Patient Waiting,” the Packaging/Labeling Technician I plays a critical role in ensuring clinical supplies are accurately packaged, labeled, and handled in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to learn new tasks with guidance and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand batch documentation to ensure proper assembly of clinical supplies.
• Capability to meet physical job requirements, including standing, lifting, and bending.
• Must meet vision requirements (e.g., color vision, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment).
• Willingness to work in cold environments (-8°C and -20°C).
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, with flexibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed.
• Required to obtain and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification, including use of respirators and safety gear.

Responsibilities

• Labels, assembles and packages pharmaceutical products.
• Performs manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled pharmaceutical products.
• Accurately counts and prepares packaging components to ensure accurate accountabilities prior to and at the completion of a job order.
• Ensures quality and productivity requirements are met.
• Cleans packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
• Applies Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) in all areas of responsibility, including following regulations and activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Execute packaging and labeling activities in accordance with approved procedures and job specifications.
• Maintain accurate counts and reconciliation of all packaging components.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Support operational efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase
• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

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