Manufacturing Technician II - First Shift

Pay Rate: $20.00

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. 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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

• Manufacturing Technician II, Liquid Formulation, 2nd shift

• This position is based out of our Grand Island, NY site within BioProduction Group.

• Competitive Pay; + shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions

How Will You Make an Impact?:
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

A Day in the Life:

• Use of equipment that includes mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, packaging, and laboratory equipment.

• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials with the assistance of a computer interface to assure batches manufactured contain accurate materials and quantities.

• Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment. Identify and conduct basic troubleshooting for equipment.

• Follow all safe practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions in controlled environments up to and including classified clean rooms.

• Complete and maintain compliance with the Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements.

• Complete moderately complex tasks related to manufacturing of cell culture media. Perform related duties as required to meet the business goals and requirements.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Formal training in Lean, 5S, or manufacturing processes is preferred.

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment or manufacturing or related field is required

• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced work environment is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• General understanding of technical, mechanical, and machinery equipment is preferred. Basic computer skills are required.

• Strong attention to detail for complex instructions and documentation while maintaining quality output. Demonstrated proficiency in multiple processes in a fast-paced work environment.

• Perform basic math, verbal, written, and oral communication with team.

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 pounds and may be required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties. Ability to squat, bend, and reach different items to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard guard (when required), safety glasses, and gloves. PPE may also include a bump cap, face shield, and full/half-face respirators.

• Availability to work overtime and flexible shift patterns.

What We Offer:

• Review our company’s Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• 401K Company Match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Employee Discount Program

• Recognition Program

• Charitable Gift Matching

• Company Paid Parental Leave