Senior Formulation Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Senior Formulation Technician supports manufacturing operations for commercial and clinical biologics, following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and performing functions related to upstream cell culture. Activities may include mammalian cell culture propagation, aseptic cell culture operations, production bioreactor execution at scales of 50L–2000L, and large-scale filtration or centrifugation. The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and works the first (day) shift. The role also supports department operations, documentation, quality investigations, safety, and process improvement. Work takes place in cleanroom and other manufacturing environments and requires specified gowning and personal protective equipment. The employer describes an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on employee development, sustainability, community involvement, and ethical practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–2 years of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong math skills.
MS Office skills.
Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge with successful outcomes.
Ability to recognize developing problems before they occur.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
Willingness to wear a full gowning suit, including bodysuit, gloves, hair and beard nets, face covers, and safety glasses; makeup, jewelry, nail polish, cologne or perfume, scented lotions, and hair care products are prohibited.
Ability to meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including wearing Tyvek and nitrile and/or latex gloves.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds independently; the environmental conditions section states the ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand for 80% of the shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP environment.
Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts.
Subject matter expertise in upstream processing steps.

Responsibilities

Execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and SOPs with a focus on right-first-time execution.
Assist with batch record reconciliation.
Support department functions, including maintaining suites, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data in accordance with site SOPs and policies.
Document activities to meet cGMP requirements; complete document reviews and revisions, daily record reviews, tasks, and database work.
Participate in or lead shift exchanges, one-to-ones, meetings, and lean activities as needed to address area needs and changes.
Support quality investigations by answering questions and suggesting improvements.
Practice and promote safe work habits and follow safety procedures and guidelines.
Critically evaluate processes, anticipating needs and thinking ahead.
Prioritize tasks by interpreting production schedules and completing work accordingly.