Senior Manufacturing Technician

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Permanent Opportunity
Shift 4 on / 4 off

Responsible for ensuring that the daily requirements for the manufacture of cell culture media and reagents are met and that performance expectations are achieved constantly. Has additional responsibility in taking the lead in assisting with any issues that arise within the team.

What Will You Do!

• Manufacture Cell Culture Media for use in the biotech industry that is scientific by following established protocols and instructions. Operate semi-automated and automated equipment. Follow established protocols, instructions, scheduled tasks, and activities independently.
• Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specifications. With the assistance of others, troubleshoot processes, procedures, and product issues.
• Balance multiple tasks and prioritize critical tasks. Demonstrate knowledge in the use of basic computer knowledge. Demonstrate the ability to meet standards as defined by the manufacturing process.
• Follow established procedures as defined by training and SOPs. Seek advice from available resources at times of uncertainty.
• Demonstrate good time management resulting in inefficiency. Take the lead in cost improvement initiatives by reducing failures and improving capacity.
• Help coach teammates on expected behaviors and be involved in the training of new employees on the relevant work processes
• Work within Health and Safety guidelines and take the lead to ensure the team is also meeting expectations.
• Demonstrate a good work ethic and professional manner at all times.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and help motivate colleagues with a can-do attitude.
• Demonstrate a good eye for detail.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Take the initiative to suggest new procedures.
• Support Department objectives/metrics.
• Take responsibility and be accountable for actions.
• Perform tasks using IT equipment and packaging machinery.
• Help department achieve goals
• Creation and generation of work instructions and training packs for the department
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

What We Looking For!

• Relevant manufacturing experience will be considered as a suitable alternative.
• Experience in a similar industry is essential with a working track record spent working in a high throughput manufacturing environment.
• Individuals must show a passion for this type of work and this industry and must be driven to continuously improve and fully engage in many initiatives that the team undertakes to make things better.
• Works in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift to 40 lbs.
• May be required to stand for long periods while performing duties.
• Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.