Process Technician I

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 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

Florence, SC - 6173 East Old Marion Highway
Hours: 12-hour rotating shift (2 weeks days; 2 weeks nights)

Summary

Under supervision, responsible for all operations of designated chemical processes to ensure safe chemical procedures, quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements for working with and handling raw materials, production intermediates, and final products. Makes decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.

Job Functions

• Operate automated and manual chemical process equipment and conduct associated activities such as sampling, chemical/material handling, cleaning, and maintenance in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Procedures, and Safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe process area.
• Perform manual and computer operations to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Monitor all operations of designated chemical processes to ensure safe chemical procedures, quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Carry out Safety & Environmental guidelines/policies as well as cGMP and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Make recommendations regarding improving process operations.
• Obtain samples of process streams or products in accordance with company procedures; submit samples to the lab or perform tests to resolve specific properties; record/analyze results and take appropriate action.
• Inspect finished products to assure adherence to specifications such as appearance, foreign substances, and packaging or labeling requirements as required.
• Receive and check raw materials and chemical intermediate deliveries and complete appropriate records in accordance with company procedures.

Work Schedule and Environmental Conditions

• 12-hour rotating shifts with 7-day per week availability and approved overtime as needed.
• Cleanroom environment with restrictions on hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, and facial hair.
• Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold), loud noises from equipment/machinery, and strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products, etc.).
• Some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
• Working at heights and with hazardous/toxic materials.
• Warehouse environment with various outside weather conditions.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. An associate degree in a manufacturing, engineering, or maintenance field is preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of work experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, chemical processing, or pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• To maintain continued employment, employees hired as full-time must successfully complete Phase I of the Process Tech On-The-Job Training program within the first 24 months of employment.
• Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered based on the above requirements.

Proficiencies

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to solving problems.
• Ability to work well with others on a team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accomplishing the job timely, accurately, and safely the first time.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, sit, talk, and hear.
• Required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch approximately 80% of the time.
• Required to ascend/descend stairs approximately 20% of the time.
• Lift a maximum of 50 lbs and sit for a maximum of 4 hours.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – effective day 1
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k company match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement – available after 90 days
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discount program
• Employee recognition program
• Charitable gift matching
• Company paid parental leave
• Career advancement opportunities