Location
Cincinnati, OH | United States
Job description
Formulation Technician
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe.
Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Location
Cincinnati, OH
In this position, you will be responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products through equipment set-up, operation, clean up and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory cGMP requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.
- Set up, changeover, program and operate various equipment manufacturing and/or packaging equipment including, mixers, extruders, welders, dryers, pouch sealers.
- Cleaning facilities, equipment and utensils as required following SOP's and WI's.
- Complete documentation as required in the manufacturing and/or packaging of product.
- Maintain work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Batch Record instructions.
- Prepare manufacturing areas and equipment for the production of pharmaceutical products
- Safely operates various types of computer-controlled equipment used in dispensing, granulation, compression or coating
- Disassembles, cleans, and re-assembles equipment using basic hand tools
- Assists with troubleshooting of equipment and process issues
- Maintains accurate, neat, error free records such as batch records and logbooks
- Accurately follows production documents, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)
- Identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements and actively participates in learning organization development
- Performs duties in other work areas as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- This role requires High School Diploma.
- 1 year of previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries strongly preferred.
- Must communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to maintain compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS and other training curriculum as assigned.
- Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
- Work on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize
- Mechanical proficiency and ability to disassemble and reassemble various types of equipment (GMP facility preferred)
- Basic reading comprehension and math skills vital to follow sophisticated technical instructions and complete BPR calculations.
- Have interpersonal skills and ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
- Prior computer operation and experience in APACS, is desirable.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to manipulate/handle drums weighing up to 110 kg and lift containers weighing up to 40 kg.
- Ability to hand-scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the workday.
- Job requires wearing personal protective equipment to include white zone gowning requirements and various styles of respirators (1/2 face, 3-M hood, full face, and dust mask).
- Ability to operate a stand up fork lift and walkie stacker
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.
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Benefits:
We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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