Equipment Sanitation Technician - Packaging at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
  • 1 year experience in pharmaceutical, food or cosmetic related manufacturing (or equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience)
  • Ability to maintain records of activities as instructed
  • Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Works well with limited supervision in a team environment
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (asset)
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office software applications
  • Proficiency with the English language
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch for prolonged periods; manipulate weights up to 40 lbs.; arm, hand, finger dexterity; visual acuity; ability to sit, reach, talk, hear
  • Adherence to Cleanroom standards (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair; no contact lenses)
  • Ability to wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Ability to perform alternating or rotating shift work

Responsibilities

  • Clean equipment and rooms according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Diligently clean and maintain processing equipment according to established procedures to ensure accurate processing and safe practices
  • Review the production schedule to ensure all parts and equipment are cleaned to avoid downtime
  • Clean stainless-steel drums and all plastic containers used for packaging operations
  • Clean portable equipment/equipment parts for Packaging as per SOPs
  • Clean all purified water and product transfer hoses as per SOPs
  • Wash all laundry items as required
  • Clean all pallets used in GMP areas of the facility
  • Retrieve cleaning agents from storage and handle the inventory of these agents
  • Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards
  • Maintain area in GMP and 5S standard ensuring high degree of organization
  • Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Work collaboratively with team members, modeling positive team principles
  • Carry out all duties within strict compliance to quality systems SOPs and GMP
  • Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion
  • Actively engage in departmental systems (visual management, scheduling, etc.)
  • Be client and patient conscious
  • Understand Key Performance Indicators, identify areas for improvement, and engage in problem solving
  • Model positive thinking, adapt to changes, and motivate the team
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement in procedures and communicate risks to timelines
  • Consistently strive to improve skills and knowledge in related field

Skills

GMP
SOP
Cleaning Procedures
Equipment Maintenance
Inventory Management
5S
PPE
Record Keeping

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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