Senior Packaging Labeling Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Frederick, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteProductFull-time
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C
- Laboratory Setting
- Office
- Somewhat degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Standing for full shift
- Warehouse
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as a senior/lead technician within the commercial packaging and labeling group by providing guidance, training support, and operational oversight to junior team members.
- Oversee batch record runs and verify completion accuracy to ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), ALCOA principles, SOPs, and client requirements.
- Review Master Production Records (MPRs) and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to execution and product release activities.
- Accurately complete and review batch records, ensuring documentation integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Accept/reject product to ensure materials meet acceptability and quality standards.
- Accurately count and prepare product to ensure accurate inventory before and after the completion of each job order.
- Support operational readiness activities for commercial and clinical packaging campaigns.
- Respond to emails and inquiries related to commercial packaging and labeling operations.
- Have a knowledge of and support /or lead deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and non-conformance documentation using TrackWise.
- Troubleshoot packaging and labeling equipment issues and escalate concerns appropriately to minimize operational downtime.
- Support basic equipment setup, operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting activities related to commercial packaging and labeling processes.
- Timely complete training on operating requirements, procedures, and compliance standards.
- Interact effectively with multiple functional areas including Management, Quality Assurance, Client Services, Shipping, Engineering, Validation, and IT.
- Follow all applicable SOPs, GMP, GDP, and company policies.
Basic Minimum Qualifications
- Communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced GMP environment.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging, labeling, batch record documentation, and GDP requirements.
- Have a working knowledge of TrackWise or comparable quality management systems.
- Work with methods to handle, process, and store specimens.
- Knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory practices, and quality assurance/control.
- Ability to multi-task across Operations, Project Management, QA, and Facilities Management activities.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Work Conditions / Physical Requirements
- Must have ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and marked changes in temperature.
- Must use personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbs.
- Must be able to process and handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78°C) or liquid nitrogen (-195°C) for up to 6 hours per day.
- Must have dexterity and attention to detail to manually label vials (RFT) in a cold environment that meet quality standards as laid out in batch records.
- Must be able to use a computer up to 6 hours per day.
What We Offer
- 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