Formulation Technician II - Nights

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Rotating schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards.
• Cleanroom environment: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair permitted.
• Work in cold rooms/freezers (-22°F / -6°C).
• Exposure to fluctuating hot and cold temperatures.
• Laboratory and warehouse settings.
• Loud machinery and equipment.
• Contact lenses are not permitted; prescription safety glasses will be provided if needed.
• Exposure to rapid flashing lights.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coats, and ear protection.
• Standing for the entire shift.
• Exposure to strong odors (chemical, lubricant, and biological products).
• Various outdoor weather conditions.
• Work with hazardous and toxic materials.
• Work at heights as required.

Location/Division Specific Information

The High Point, NC site is part of the Pharma Services Group (PSG) and specializes in gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels). The facility offers development and commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities for a variety of softgel technologies.

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Formulation Technician II is responsible for operating an EKATO machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients while ensuring proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment setup, in-process measurements, and overall product quality.

A Day in the Life:

Manufacture simple bulk products

• Collect product samples and perform in-process testing.
• Monitor Ekato operation and troubleshoot as needed.
• Assist with room changeovers.
• Support cleanup activities and other Medicine duties as needed.
• Perform other related business duties as assigned.
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Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.

Experience
Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation.
• Ability to meet DEA security clearance requirements, if applicable.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed
  
  Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
  Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

Compensation

10% night shift differential
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities