Sr. Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Plainville, MA

1d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Drug Product Division in Plainville, Massachusetts, the Sr. Manufacturing Associate supports manufacturing operations and helps achieve production goals and timelines. The role works closely with related functional areas, supports team preparedness and room preparation, maintains GMP Kanban and inventory supplies, and contributes to continuous improvement and tech transfer activities. The position is expected to spend 80–90% of the time on the manufacturing floor and to work overtime as needed. The position requires adherence to safety procedures, GMP standards, cleanroom requirements, and applicable personal protective equipment requirements. Work involves a cleanroom and office environment, aseptic or sterile gowning as needed, and possible exposure to strong odors and hazardous or toxic materials. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalent level of skills and background; alternatively, a related bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent skills and background.
Work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to read and follow procedures.
Ability to maintain aseptic qualification and qualifications to work in a cleanroom environment.
Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment.
Initiative and drive to complete work timely, accurately, and safely the first time.
Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
Adherence to personal protective equipment requirements used within cGMP manufacturing.
Ability to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Ability to gown aseptically and/or wear sterile gowning as needed.
Ability to write, read, and review written documentation for extended periods.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly talk and hear; sit and stand for extended periods; and occasionally lift, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP environment.
Visual inspection experience.
Aseptic techniques experience.
GDP experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safe work habits and adhere to safety procedures and guidelines.
Participate in Tier 1 meetings.
Support team preparedness and room preparation activities.
Support maintenance of GMP Kanban for manufacturing operations.
Support continuous improvement in process operations and systems.
Support tech transfer activities.
Seek and welcome feedback and respond to coaching.
Spend at least 80–90% of the time on the manufacturing floor.
Work closely with related functional areas to achieve production goals and timelines.
Identify opportunities and implement efficiency improvements.
Manage inventory supplies.
Work overtime as needed.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate.
Additional shift differential if applicable.
Annual performance-based bonus and annual merit performance-based increase.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on Day 1.
Paid time off and designated paid holidays; the posting specifies at least 120 hours of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
Commuter benefits.
Employee assistance and family support programs.
Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.