We are Hiring! Technical Operators / Formulation Technicians – Multiple Positions Available

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation.

We currently have multiple exciting opportunities for Technical Operators / Formulation Technicians across various departments at our site. Each position will operate on one of our established shift patterns: Double Days, 24/7, or Night Shifts, depending on the department and role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our teams in Swindon.

About Thermofisher

• As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best.
• With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
• Join one of our new hires and become part of our outstanding mission—helping our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operation of aseptic filling lines in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Manufacture pharmaceuticals in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
• Perform Manufacturing, Filling, Packaging operational duties, e.g. line clearance, In Process Checks (IPC) checks, replace components on line, complete batch & associated documentation, right first time for accordance with SOPs to ensure compliance with cGMP.
• Set equipment to ensure minimum downtime levels, minimum product damage/waste, support machine start-up, changeovers, testing and cleaning activities in accordance with SOP's and cGMP requirements.
• Monitoring equipment status and readiness for production, reporting any faults or issues to Supervision Cleaning and maintenance of clean rooms/equipment to SOPs, cGMP and pharmaceutical industry regulatory standards.
• Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities using HMI controlled systems.
• Operation of airlocks, autoclaves, automated vessels/ equipment cleaning systems to ensure that all equipment is sterilised ready for use.
• To ensure any instances of non-conformance are communicated to the area leader, Manager or Quality Assurance representatives to ensure that they are investigated and rectified.
• Support project validation work, new product introduction to the Operations department SAP transactions.
• Using Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.
• Conduct and assist, where appropriate in basic equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a pharmaceutical, or other regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations) Experience of clean room working, knowledge of aseptic manufacturing, filling desirable.
• Experience of spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing and powder filling.
• Strong competency in English and Maths is essential, and a scientific background essential (e.g. A-Levels).
• Degree in Science based subject desirable.
• Excellent communication and team working skills, with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems Aseptic block license will be considered a plus At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every single one of our 120,000 remarkable individuals has an unusual narrative to reveal.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri) 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, Laboratory Setting, Standing for full shift