Process Technician I- 12hr rotating shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Florence, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Process Technician I is responsible for operating a designated chemical process safely and ensuring quality standards and regulatory requirements are met when working with and handling raw materials, production intermediates, and final products. The position applies technical knowledge to process decisions and involves operating automated and manual chemical process equipment, sampling and handling materials, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and manufacturing chemical intermediates and finished products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety guidelines, and company policies. This role is based in Florence, South Carolina, in a laboratory and warehouse environment. The operation runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Employees work 12-hour rotating shifts, alternating two weeks of days with two weeks of nights, with availability across all seven days and approved overtime as needed. The work environment may include fluctuating hot and cold temperatures, loud equipment, strong odors, hazardous or toxic materials, outside weather conditions, and work at heights. Some personal protective equipment is required. The position pays $21.50 per hour. Full-time employees must successfully complete Phase I of the Process Tech On-The-Job Training program within their first 24 months of employment. Training covers chemical technology and unit operations, math, chemistry, process equipment, and control systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior experience is required.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts in a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week operation, including evenings and holidays, and to work approved overtime as needed.
Ability to follow SOPs and apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to apply basic mathematical principles.
Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment.
Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to solving problems.
Ability to work well with others on a team and communicate and collaborate successfully.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work timely, accurately, and safely the first time.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, using hands, reaching, ascending and descending stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Full-time hires must successfully complete Phase I of the Process Tech On-The-Job Training program within the first 24 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a maintenance field.
One year of work experience.
Experience 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 perform related sampling, chemical and material handling, cleaning, and maintenance according to SOPs, cGMP, 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, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
Follow Safety and Environmental guidelines and policies, cGMP, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Recommend improvements to 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 requirements.
Receive and check raw materials and chemical intermediate deliveries and complete the required records.