Formulation Technician II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:
You will work within the production laboratory and aseptic dispensing room to produce SensititreTM antimicrobic susceptibility plates. You will ensure Health & Safety(H&S) and quality standards are always met. You will always work to ensure compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and ensure our SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of following SOPs and H&S guidelines
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Able to coordinate and prioritise tasks under own initiative.
• Attention to detail when following procedures and keeping manual records.
• Ability to perform sophisticated manual tasks with dexterity.
• Basic digital literacy would be beneficial.
• Laboratory or similar (eg kitchen) experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to a fast-paced high efficiency manufacturing type environment would be valuable but not crucial.
• Ideally educated to A-level standard or equivalent in a scientific subject
  This role is offered on a 3-week rotating daytime only shift pattern including one weekend in three. Average 38 hours per week inside the laboratory operating hours of 0700-1700.

• Preparation of antimicrobic solutions in accordance with relevant SOPs and in line with production paperwork - weighing, dissolution, and dilution
• Set-up and monitoring of production dispensing pumps, to enable on time and quality production output - pouring, priming and weight checks.
• Manufacture of various vital ancillary solutions – ID media, buffers, and excipients
• Compliance checks of laboratory equipment and instrumentation – pipettes, balances, and extractors
• Maintain and supervise raw material stock levels – consumables, intermediates, and equipment.
• Support the laboratory by washing and autoclaving equipment – pumps, glassware, and other items.
• Use computer software to process information – SAP ERP, Microsoft Office and custom programs.
• Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the ability of the post holder.