Formulation technician ii - medicine c-shift (nights)

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• 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.)
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
• Working at heights

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll perform meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join colleagues dedicated to helping make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide the resources needed to achieve your career goals while developing solutions to some of the world's toughest challenges, including protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, and helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Information

The High Point, NC site is part of the Pharma Services Group (PSG) and specializes in gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels). The facility offers development and commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities for a variety of softgel technologies.

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Medicine Operator II is responsible for operating an EKATO machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients while ensuring proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment setup, in-process measurements, and overall product quality.

A Day in the Life

• Manufacture simple bulk products.
• Monitor Ekato operation and troubleshoot as needed.
• Collect product samples and perform in-process testing.
• Assist with room changeovers.
• Support cleanup activities and other Medicine duties as needed.
• Perform other related business duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Required

Minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory environment, or a related field.

Preferred

Experience working in a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation.
• Ability to meet DEA security clearance requirements, if applicable.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly pay. Additional night shift differential. Annual performance-based bonus. Annual merit increases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on Day 1.
• Paid time off and designated paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.