Manufacturing Technician

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

POSITION SUMMARY:

Here at Thermofisher Scientific we are a small team who manufacture animal sera for global clients, producing high value product in demand globally. This is done in a large, purpose built, modern production environment in the biotech industry.
The role is an active, on your feet, at times repetitive, requiring flexibility and observation. You will adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and understand cGMP principles (current Good Manufacturing Practices).
You will positively contribute to a great and friendly team, be able to communicate effectively within a group or completing tasks alone. Some additional Elisa lab work will be included in this role.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications & Experience

• Academic qualifications –Minimum NCEA Level Two, or Sixth Form Certificate, Tertiary qualification, preferably in science is a bonus. This is not critical as training will be provided.
• Experience working in a production manufacturing environment or laboratory environment would be an advantage but is not essential as we train and provide the opportunity to gain the required skills. We also offer further online training within the business.

Competencies:

• Relates openly, comfortably and authoritatively with diverse groups of people.
• Possess great communication skills, have a common-sense approach and have the ability to multi-task.
• Have problem solving and decision-making skills with excellent attention to detail, both written and oral.
• You will be motivated to get the job done and motivate others within the team.
• Demonstrate flexibility while maintaining a good work/life balance and take ownership of your work output. We will guide you and give you opportunity to grow and improve your skills and would value your input in continuous process improvement.
• Be physically fit and be able to lift 20KG.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment

• To be trained in several serum processes, taking full responsibility of the task when confident, working alone or working as a team to get all manufacturing tasks done.
• Record manufacturing processes in real time and accurately, in batch manufacturing records and following SOP standards.
• Ensure production plant hygiene and housekeeping is always maintained.
• Update SOP’s, batch sheets and Hazard ID’s as required.