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Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Lead Formulation Technician (PDS Suite 3, C-Shift) - 12hr. Nights to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the flawless operation of our manufacturing processes, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency. If you are looking to compete in a dynamic environment and successfully implement innovative solutions, this is the opportunity for you! **Night shift hours are 6pm-6am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.**

Location/Division Specific Information

Greenville, NC

What will you do?

+ Ensures operations are performed in a safe and responsible manner striving to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace. Follows all job-related safety, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and other department procedural requirements.

+ Coordinates and motivates personnel to ensure finished product is in accordance to GMP requirements.

+ Commits to an action or develop an alternative course of action that is based on logical assumptions and factual information to meet production schedules and targets in accordance with changing priorities. Takes corrective action in a timely manner.

+ Plans, prepares and performs a work routing that will ensure that all necessary tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure a quality product as well as schedule adherence. Takes into consideration resources and constraints.

+ Gathers information to accurately identify the root cause of problems in equipment or work processes. Coordinates entry and follow up for area maintenance tickets to ensure timely completion of equipment maintenance to minimize impact to production schedule.

+ Troubleshoots operational and production problems in order to identify appropriate corrective actions. Disassembles, assembles, cleans and operates area manufacturing equipment.

+ Communicates and works to resolve any production, quality or safety issues.

+ Cultivates crew collaboration in such a way that promotes increasing employee knowledge and skills.

+ Leads primary work with data entry into Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) system.

+ Functions as Champion of the On the Job Training (OJT) program, area safety initiatives, and area lean manufacturing initiatives. Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for area of responsibility.

How Will you get here?

Education:

+ High school diploma or equivalent is minimally required.

Experience:

+ Three years of production experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.

+ Experience in Oral Solid Dose or Steriles or leadership experience is preferred.

Equivalency:

+ Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

+ Must possess general mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge concerning industrial equipment specific to the pharmaceutical industry.

+ Ability to drive a forklift and other mobile equipment to relocate product and equipment as needed.

+ Ability to lead and motivate all crew members in the area to ensure that the tasks required are completed in a timely manner as well as accurately.

+ Effective oral and written communication skills. Knows basic computer skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure, able to multi-task and is results-based.

+ Demonstrates ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

+ Effective time management and prioritization skills.

+ Very high degree of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public, including tact to handle sensitive matters.

+ Outstanding attention to detail.

+ Self-starter, mature, independent and diligent.

+ Demonstrate punctuality and sense of responsibility through adherence to department attendance guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 25-50 pounds, occasionally pushing or pulling more than 100 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.