Technical Operator

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 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 analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all activities to successfully acquire and maintain a Bronze license Badge — Production areas (Grade C/D) access. Maintain the Bronze license through successful requalification every 2 years.
• Set up and operation of non-aseptic and aseptic filling lines as required by area SOPs
• Preparation, testing and set up of multiple modules in readiness for manufacturing and fill/finish processes.
• Set up and operation of small- and large-scale compounding systems in accordance to SOPs.
• Formulation of Pharmaceuticals utilizing bespoke manufacturing skids, vessel systems in compliance to batch manufacturing records.
• Perform Manufacturing, Filling, operational duties, e.g. line clearance, In Process Checks (IPC) checks, replace components on-line, complete batch & associated documentation, right first time for accordance with SOPs to ensure compliance with cGMP.
• Set equipment to ensure minimum downtime levels, minimum product damage/waste, support machine start-up, changeovers, testing and cleaning activities in accordance with SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Monitoring equipment status and readiness for production, reporting any faults or issues to Supervision
• Cleaning and maintenance of area/equipment to SOPs, cGMP and pharmaceutical industry regulatory standards.
• As required by area SOPs perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities using HMI controlled systems. Operation of airlocks, autoclaves, automated vessels/ equipment cleaning systems to ensure that all equipment is sterilised ready for use.
• To ensure any instances of non-conformance are communicated to the area leader, Manager or Quality Assurance representatives to ensure that they are investigated and rectified.
• Support project validation work and new product introduction to the Operations department
• SAP transactions.
• Using Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing
• Assist Engineering, where appropriate in basic equipment maintenance.
• Conduct environmental monitoring in accordance to procedures

EH&S:

• Understand emergency procedures and align with safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety rules, signage and instructions at all times.
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules.

What do I need?

• GCSE Maths & English, Grade C or above.
• Ability to read detailed work instructions and interpret them.
• Experience of working in a regulated manufacturing environment - Pharmaceuticals is preferable.
• Working knowledge of cGMP is preferable.

What will I get?

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Contributory Pension
• Private medical insurance

Check out these video’s and our landing page to get more insight into what it means to work with us!

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