Formulation Technician II (12hr nights, 2-2-3 rotation)

About the Role

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team in Greenville, NC, you will support and maintain aseptic and non‑aseptic manufacturing areas, ensuring pharmaceutical products are produced in compliance with SOPs and current cGMP. The role involves coordinating bulk manufacturing/filling operations, guiding team members, and adapting to operational needs, including occasional shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain aseptic/non‑aseptic manufacturing areas.
• Coordinate efficient operation of bulk manufacturing/filling areas, including compounding, sterile filtration, and product maintenance.
• Ensure pharmaceutical products are manufactured according to area SOPs and cGMP standards.
• Verify and document production activities in batch records, logbooks, and controlled forms.
• Perform tasks vital to drug product manufacturing in an aseptic filling area, such as:
  • Cleaning cGMP areas
  • Parts preparation
  • Filter integrity testing
  • Operating parts washers and autoclaves
  • Tray loading
  • Operating the filling isolator
  • General material handling
  • Troubleshooting equipment alarms
• Act as designated trainer/certified SME for team members.
• Schedule team activities, drive priorities, and communicate concisely with production leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab, or a related field (required).
• Preferred experience in a cGMP environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive work duties and follow SOPs.
• Effective communication with production leadership and team members.
• Capability to schedule activities, prioritize tasks, and drive team performance.
• Proactive identification of quality improvement opportunities.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to operational needs.

Physical Requirements

The position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination, including the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch for prolonged periods; lift or carry light to medium weights (25‑50 lb) and occasionally push or pull more than 100 lb; use hand and finger dexterity for prolonged typing and equipment operation; and maintain visual acuity for computer and material reading. The role also involves sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing for extended durations.

Work Schedule

12‑hour shift, days. Primary shift hours are 6 pm – 6 am on a 2‑2‑3 rotation, with flexibility to support other shifts as needed.

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom environment: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair are allowed.