Senior Operator Manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance (environmental); up to 20kg (working conditions)
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Compliance with cleanroom restrictions: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc
Ability to work in Cold Room/Freezers (-22°F/-6°C), laboratory setting, warehouse
Some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
Must be able to work overtime and be flexible around hours, including Tuesday to Saturday shifts
Experience in cGMP manufacturing and/or analytical laboratories preferred
Science related qualification desirable
Good mechanical competence
Interpersonal skills – Relates openly, comfortably and professionally with diverse groups
Teamwork/Cooperation – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively
Embraces process improvement – Uses company tools to improve processes and solve problems
Problem solving/decision making – Seeks data and uses tools before deciding
Focuses on growth – Works to meet business goals
Personal Qualities: Proactive, anticipates needs; Motivated and motivates others; Takes ownership; Demonstrates flexibility; Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Complete day-to-day production activities in conformance with specifications, standard operating procedures, and cGMP/ISO principles
Complete raw processing and sterile/cleanroom operational activities including setup, dispensing, monitoring, sampling and testing with limited supervision
Complete sterile serum filtration operational activities, including setup, pooling, filtering and integrity testing
Completion of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR’s), ensuring timely, accurate, legible and correct information for traceability
Contribute to the revision, issue and control of manufacturing documentation, including BMR’s, SOP’s and forms
Communicate production issues and potential solutions to Production Supervisor and/or Team Leader
Balance multiple tasks and prioritize critical tasks
Act as Subject Matter Authority within the team
Use experience and logic to solve moderate to complex problems within process guidelines and assist others
Participate in PPI activities (Kaizens and JDIs) and regularly use continuous improvement methodologies
Participate in EHS system by adhering to SafeWork NSW legislation, company policies/procedures and reporting hazards
Perform other tasks as required/assigned to contribute to team and business efficiency

Skills

GMP

cGMP

ISO

Cleanroom Operations

Sterile Filtration

Batch Manufacturing Records

BMR

SOP

Raw Material Processing

Serum Filtration

PPE

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

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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