Process Technician I- 12hr rotating shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Florence, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Process Technician I is responsible for operating a designated chemical process to ensure safe procedures, quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements for raw materials, production intermediates, and finished products. The role applies technical knowledge and includes manual and computer-based manufacturing operations, equipment use, sampling, testing, inspection, material handling, cleaning, and maintenance. The position is based at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Florence, South Carolina location and operates on rotating 12-hour shifts, with two weeks on days followed by two weeks on nights. The operation runs seven days per week; the role includes evening and holiday work and approved overtime as needed. Pay is $21.50 per hour, with a stated 10% shift differential. The work environment may include a laboratory, warehouse, and outdoor conditions; fluctuating temperatures, loud noise, strong odors, hazardous or toxic materials, and work at heights. GMP safety standards must be followed, and personal protective equipment may be required. Employees must complete Phase I of the Process Technician On-the-Job Training program within the first 24 months of employment to maintain continued employment as a full-time employee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior experience is required.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week operation, including evenings and holidays.
Knowledge and understanding of basic equipment; problem-solving skills and a logical approach to solving problems.
Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations and apply basic mathematical principles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work timely, accurately, and safely.
Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
Must successfully complete Phase I of the Process Technician On-the-Job Training program within the first 24 months of employment to maintain continued employment as a full-time employee.
Physical ability to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach, sit, talk, hear, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch; ascend and descend stairs; lift up to 50 pounds; and sit for up to four hours. Walking and stooping, kneeling, or crouching are required approximately 80% of the time; stair use is required approximately 20% of the time.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to follow GMP safety standards and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or maintenance.
One year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing, maintenance, chemical processing, or a pharmaceutical environment.
Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Operate automated and manual chemical process equipment and conduct related sampling, chemical and material handling, cleaning, and maintenance according to Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety guidelines.
Maintain a clean and safe process area.
Perform manual and computer operations to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
Monitor designated chemical process operations to ensure safe procedures, quality standards, and regulatory compliance, following Safety and Environmental policies, cGMP, and other applicable requirements.
Make recommendations to improve process operations.
Collect process-stream or product samples according to company procedures; submit samples to the laboratory or perform tests, record and analyze results, and take appropriate action.
Inspect finished products for compliance with specifications, including appearance, foreign substances, packaging, and labeling as required.
Receive and check deliveries of raw materials and chemical intermediates and complete required records.
Work rotating 12-hour shifts in a seven-day-per-week operation and work approved overtime as needed.