Sr. Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Plainville, MA

10h • $23 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manufacturing Associate works in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Drug Product Division in Plainville, Massachusetts, supporting manufacturing operations in a GMP and cleanroom environment. The role works the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and is expected to spend 80–90% of its time on the manufacturing floor. The associate supports production goals, room preparation, team readiness, inventory management, and ongoing process and system improvements, while coordinating with related functional areas and supporting technology transfer activities. Overtime may be required as needed.

The position requires adherence to safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and personal protective equipment requirements. Cleanroom work requires compliance with restrictions on items such as jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, hair products, and facial hair. Duties may involve hazardous or toxic materials, strong odors, gowning, prolonged standing, and lifting, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Candidates need either a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience, or a related bachelor’s degree and two to three years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may be in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow written procedures, teamwork, initiative, and the ability to maintain cleanroom and aseptic qualifications.

The advertised hourly pay range is $23.02–$34.52; another compensation section in the posting lists $22.60–$33.91. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus. Benefits described include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, retirement savings, stock purchase opportunities, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and disability and insurance coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience, or a related bachelor’s degree and two to three years of relevant experience; equivalent skills and background may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read and follow procedures.
• Ability to maintain aseptic and cleanroom work qualifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and complete work accurately, safely, and on time.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements used in cGMP manufacturing.
• Ability to work 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Ability to gown aseptically and/or use sterile gowning as needed.
• Ability to write, read, and review written documentation for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and meet the role’s other stated physical requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and follow 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 technology transfer activities.
• Seek and welcome feedback and respond to coaching.
• Work closely with related functional areas to achieve production goals and timelines.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Manage inventory supplies.
• Work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs; benefits are stated to be effective on Day 1.
• Paid time off, including at least 120 hours annually, and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including three weeks for bonding and eight weeks for caregiver leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance and family support programs.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Annual performance-based bonus and annual merit performance-based increase.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED