Work Schedule
7 1/2 hr shift
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed
Job Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work will contribute to life-changing innovations. As a global leader with £40 billion in revenue and the largest R&D investment in the industry, we empower our employees with the resources and opportunities to make a real impact on the world.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our Aseptic Filling & Bulking team. In this role, you will operate cutting-edge manufacturing and filling lines to ensure the highest quality pharmaceutical production. You will directly contribute to delivering safe and effective treatments to patients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Operate Manufacturing Equipment – Set up and operate bulking and aseptic filling lines in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
🔹 Ensure Compliance & Quality – Maintain adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory standards (MHRA & FDA).
🔹 Maintain Cleanroom Standards – Perform Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) activities, operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated cleaning systems.
🔹 Minimize Downtime & Optimize Efficiency – Assist with equipment start-ups, changeovers, and basic maintenance to reduce product waste and downtime.
🔹 Support Continuous Improvement – Participate in Lean systems, validation projects, and process optimizations for new product introductions.
🔹 Manage Documentation & Reporting – Perform SAP transactions, complete GMP reporting, and contribute to non-conformance investigations.
🔹 License & Qualification Requirement – Maintain at least a Bronze License Badge for Production Areas (Grade C/D), with requalification required every two years.
Qualifications & Experience
🔹 Industry Experience: Previous experience in an operational, production, pharmaceutical, or regulated environment (MHRA & FDA regulations) is preferred. However, we also welcome candidates who demonstrate a strong ability to learn quickly and excel in a regulated setting.
🔹 Cleanroom & Aseptic Knowledge: Experience working in cleanrooms with an understanding of aseptic manufacturing and filling (desirable).
🔹 Technical Expertise:
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Familiarity with spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing, and powder filling.
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Understanding of HMI-driven pharmaceutical systems or willingness to learn.
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Aseptic Block License preferred.
🔹 Soft Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
Educational Background
🔹 Essential: Good proficiency in English (including legible writing) and basic mathematical skills.
🔹 Desirable: A scientific background (A-Levels or equivalent in Science-based subjects) is beneficial but not essential.
Why Join Us?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our 125,000+ employees contribute to a shared mission: helping our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join us and be part of a team that empowers scientific innovation and global impact.
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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