Sr formulation technician

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.

We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

About Thermofisher

• Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
• At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every single one of our 70,000 remarkable individuals has an unusual narrative to reveal.
• Become a part of our outstanding mission and contribute to our customers' ability to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Responsibilities

• 24/7 – 2 shifts on, 2 days off, 3 shifts on, 2 days off, 2 shifts on, 3 days off, etc..
• Set up and operate bulking and or aseptic filling lines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Complete all activities to acquire and maintain as a minimum a Bronze license Badge – Production areas (Grade C/D) access.
• Maintain the Bronze license through successful requalification every 2 years.
• Manufacture pharmaceuticals following SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
• Perform Manufacturing, Filling, and Packaging operational duties, ensuring compliance with cGMP.
• Set equipment to minimize downtime and product damage/waste, supporting start-ups, changeovers, and cleaning activities.
• Monitor equipment status and report any faults or issues to Supervision.
• Clean and maintain clean rooms/equipment to regulatory standards.
• Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities.
• Operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated equipment cleaning systems.
• Communicate instances of non-conformance for investigation and rectification.
• Support project validation work and new product introduction.
• Perform SAP transactions and use Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.
• Conduct basic equipment maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).
• Experience in clean room working, with knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and filling desirable.
• Experience in spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing, and powder filling.
• Strong competency in English and Math, with a scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) essential.
• Equivalent experience in a Science-based subject is also acceptable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workload.
• Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems.
• Aseptic block license.

Benefits

• Compensation Competitive Pay Performance Related Bonus where eligible Annual merit performance-based increase Excellent Benefits Medical benefits Paid Time Off/Annual Leave Employee Referral Bonus Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Schedule

Other 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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Shifts will rotate between Day shift, 6.45am to 7pm, and Night shifts 6.45pm to 7am.