Lead Manufacturing Technician - First Shift

Location: Grand Island, NY – BioProduction Group, Liquid Finishing

About the role

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join colleagues in bringing the company’s Mission to life every day: enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This 1st-shift Lead Manufacturing Technician role operates in controlled environments, including classified clean rooms, and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards. No contact lenses are permitted; prescription glasses will be provided. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, and ear plugs is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, packaging, and laboratory equipment.
• Weigh, measure, and verify raw materials using a computer interface to ensure accurate batch quantities.
• Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment; troubleshoot common failure modes.
• Follow safe practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions in GMP environments.
• Participate in Safety, Quality, and Productivity discussions; assist in project ownership and task execution.
• Apply departmental knowledge to solve problems and complete complex tasks related to cell culture media manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for departmental documentation and practices.
• Co-lead Tier Meetings and act as an SME for processes and documentation.
• Review daily production schedules, assign work to operators, and complete shift reports.
• Communicate with incoming/outgoing shifts and help resolve production issues.
• Support continuous improvement projects and perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal training in Lean, 5S, or manufacturing processes is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a GMP environment, manufacturing, or related field is required.
• 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced work environment is strongly preferred.
• General understanding of technical, mechanical, and machinery equipment.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 pounds; stand for extended periods; squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including work uniform, steel-toe shoes, hair net, beard guard (if applicable), safety glasses, gloves, bump cap, face shield, and full/half-face respirators.
• Availability to work overtime and flexible shift patterns.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail for complex instructions and documentation while maintaining quality output.
• Demonstrated proficiency in completing and training others on multiple processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with support groups to complete project initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, and mechanical aptitude.
• Comfort operating industrial manufacturing equipment.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position in New York is $22.10–$36.83. This role may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on day one.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Company-matched 401(k) up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after 90 days.
• Employee referral bonus and discount program.
• Recognition program and charitable gift matching.
• Company-paid parental leave (3 weeks bonding, 8 weeks caregiver).
• Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement and savings programs, including an Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a stock discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and family support programs, including commuter benefits.

Schedule

1st Shift (Days)