Manufacturing Technician II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Chemicals, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • GCSE, A-level, or Diploma is an advantage
  • Awareness of environmental, health, and safety issues
  • Ability to follow procedures and work instructions
  • Ability to meet strict quality requirements
  • Willingness to learn new processes and support team members
  • Interest in improving work methods and conditions
  • Proficiency in computer transactions
  • Focus on meeting customer delivery requirements
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with cleanroom requirements (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Pack chemicals into various containers and outer packaging, following safety protocols and procedures
  • Use a diverse array of measuring and weighing equipment
  • Complete transactions on a computer-based system for finished materials
  • Assemble packs correctly, seal and label them accurately to align with UN regulations
  • Ensure batch numbers and chemical code numbers match the labels and product containers
  • Prioritize and move containers of chemicals, ranging from IBCs to drums and sacks
  • Label containers with supply labels and designated UN labels when necessary
  • Palletize completed packs and secure them for transfer to the finished goods warehouse
  • Assist with the movement of raw materials and finished goods within the company
  • Process returned packaging for reuse, following safety guidelines
  • Carry out routine inspection and quality checks
  • Maintain equipment and perform regular maintenance
  • Participate in improvement initiatives within the department
  • Contribute to a safe and inviting work environment through housekeeping duties
  • Manage stock control and disposal of redundant materials

Skills

GMP
chemical packaging
weighing equipment
measuring equipment
computer-based transactions
UN regulations
labeling
palletizing
stock control
quality checks
equipment maintenance
housekeeping

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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