Formulation Technician I - Thur - Sat Days

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or food processing industries is strongly preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS, and other training curriculum.
• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Work on routine to semi-routine assignments where the ability to recognize issues is crucial.
• Mechanical proficiency and ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment (GMP facility preferred).
• Basic reading comprehension and math skills essential for following technical instructions and completing BPR calculations.
• Prior computer operation and experience in APACS is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to manipulate/handle drums up to 100 lbs. and lift containers up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to hand-scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the workday.
• Job requires wearing personal protective equipment, including various styles of respirators and white zone gowning requirements.
• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift and walkie stacker.

• Learn and strictly follow the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Set up, changeover, program, and operate various manufacturing and/or packaging equipment, including mixers, extruders, welders, dryers, and pouch sealers.
• Clean facilities, equipment, and utensils as required following SOPs and WIs.
• Complete necessary documentation in the manufacturing and/or packaging of products.
• Maintain work areas and perform job functions safely and efficiently in accordance with policies, procedures, cGMPs, SOPs, and Batch Record instructions.
• Prepare manufacturing areas and equipment for the production of pharmaceutical products.
• Safely operate various types of computer-controlled equipment used in dispensing, granulation, compression, or coating.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment using basic hand tools.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Maintain accurate and error-free records such as batch records and logbooks.
• Accurately follow production documents, SOPs, and cGMPs.
• Identify safety, quality, and efficiency improvements and actively participate in organizational development.
• Perform duties in other work areas as required.