Packaging/Labeling Technician III (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts Available)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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First Shift (Days)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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shiftJob Description
Job Title: Packaging / Labeling Technician III
Shifts:
First Shift: 6:15am-2:45pm
Second Shift: 3pm-11pm
Third Shift: 11pm-7:30am
Pay:
$21.75/hr (10% Shift Differential for 2nd Shift, 15% Shift Differential for 3rd Shift)
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
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.
Location/Division Specific Information
This position is located at our Allentown, PA site within the Clinical Trials Division. The facility supports global clinical supply chain services, including labeling, packaging, and distribution of investigational medicinal products in a cGMP-regulated environment.
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Technician III is responsible for executing advanced clinical labeling and packaging operations with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. This role supports high-quality, on-time delivery of clinical trial materials that directly impact patient safety and study success.
A Day in the Life
Set up, operate, and monitor labeling and packaging equipment while ensuring adherence to batch records, work instructions, and quality standards
Perform and document line clearances, in-process checks, reconciliation activities, and batch record review to ensure compliance and inspection readiness
Identify and troubleshoot process or equipment issues, escalate as needed, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Right First Time execution
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Required:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab, or a related environment
Preferred:
Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment
Experience working in a cleanroom environment
Experience with labeling and/or packaging operations in a pharmaceutical or clinical supply setting
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Solid understanding of cGMP requirements, GDP (Good Documentation Practices), and quality systems
Ability to follow detailed instructions, execute batch records, and maintain accurate documentation with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting packaging/labeling equipment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
Basic computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office, electronic batch systems, ERP systems)
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions
Ability to lift, push, and pull materials up to 40 lbs with or without accommodation
Work performed in a controlled manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment requiring appropriate gowning and adherence to safety and quality procedures
May require shift work, overtime, or weekend support based on business needs
What We Offer
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
Paid Time Off / Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
401(k) with company match (if applicable)
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