POD (Print On Demand) Label Designer

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Maplewood, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Label Designer for Print On Demand (POD) Labels for FSD at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to ensuring effective execution of labeling processes for our products. You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement efficient labeling solutions that meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to support continuous improvement initiatives, develop solutions, and contribute to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working with advanced technology and equipment, you'll provide technical expertise in labeling design, process optimization, and problem-solving. You'll develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), validate processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical work, offering opportunities to enhance capabilities and support team members while contributing to projects.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in packaging/labeling engineering, preferably in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated industries, or relevant work experience directly tied to label designing and updating in the above mentioned fields.
• Strong knowledge of label design and redline updates, database updates, printing technologies such as Zebra printers, and general knowledge of packaging materials and equipment.
• Knowledge and familiarity of GMP requirements and regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience with labeling validation and documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Proven ability to develop and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle various/different Ops requests.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as PPI or Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Proficiency in Loftware Cloud or CodeSoft, and relevant design software.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Database to update relevant fields when needed for label updates/changes.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as IT, Labeling and Packaging SMEs, Project and Product Managers, and Quality/Regulatory.
• Basic to intermediate English language proficiency (verbal and written).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with label formats such as .nibl (Nice) and .ser (Loftware spectrum) as added bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient labeling solutions that meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop solutions and contribute to the company's mission.
• Provide technical expertise in labeling design, process optimization, and problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Validate processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Enhance capabilities and support team members.
• Contribute to projects.

Benefits

• 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
• Short- and long-term disability
• 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