Sr Formulation Technician

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

The production laboratory team is responsible for all technical manufacturing processes within this operation, working in a medical device level laboratory and associated aseptic dispensing area to prepare and supervise production batches.
Position Summary:
You will work within the production laboratory and aseptic dispensing room to produce SensititreTM antimicrobic susceptibility plates. You will ensure H&S and quality standards are met at all times. Ensuring compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and ensure our SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally educated to A-level standard in a scientific subject
• Capable of following standard operating procedures and H&S guidelines
• Good collaboration and communication skills
• Able prioritise tasks under own initiative
• Attention to detail when following procedures and keeping manual records
• Ability to perform complex manual tasks with dexterity
• Digital literacy would be beneficial
• Laboratory experience is an advantage
• Exposure to a fast-paced high efficiency manufacturing type environment would be valuable.
  Company benefit are also available, such as Pension Scheme, Private Medical, Cycle to Work, and others.
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• 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
• Utilise computer software to process information – SAP ERP, Microsoft Office and tailored program
• Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the ability of the post holder.