Thermo Fisher

Upstream Manufacturing Associate III - 12hr. Rotation Shift (Days)

Plainville, Massachusetts, USA Full time

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

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, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Compensation: $33.00 - $34.00/HR

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Viral Vector Services (VVS), is a rapidly growing, dynamic gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We are looking for top talent with proven competencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.
Shift Hours: Day Shift 12 hrs. rotation (7a-7p)
Plainville, MA - 5 Commerce Boulevard

Summary:

The Manufacturing Associate III, Upstream will report to a shift supervisor and work with peers to conduct manufacturing operations in Upstream per cGMP in a viral vector production environment. In addition, the associate will be cross trained to be able to perform functions across multiple manufacturing departments. The successful candidate will ensure to maintain proper training and compliance to cGMP standards as well as abide by Thermo Fisher Scientific corporate standards. A typical work week will be a rotating 12 hours shift structure for support of GMP manufacturing operations.

The Associate in this role will be part of a cohesive team responsible for the execution of bioprocessing activities. The Associate will be required to follow procedures to ensure compliant execution of manufacturing activities The Manufacturing Associate may also be needed to support equipment documentation investigations and improvement initiatives within the manufacturing operations The Associate works under the supervision and direction of Lead Associate and Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates safe work habits and adheres to safety procedures and guidelines
  • Participate in Tier 1 meetings
  • Supports team preparedness and room preparation activities
  • Supports maintenance of GMP Kanban in support of manufacturing operations
  • Support continuous improvement m process operations and systems.
  • Support tech transfer activities.
  • Seeks and welcomes feedback and responds to coaching
  • Expected to spend at least 80 - 90% of the time on the manufacturing floor
  • Working closely with related functional areas to achieve production goals and timelines.
  • Find opportunities and implement efficiency improvements.
  • Manage inventory supplies.

Education/Experience/Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent Education is required.
  • 1+ years' experience in a cGMP environment, warehouse, or related experience.
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities simultaneously.

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities

  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • Able to read and follow procedures.
  • Ability to maintain aseptic qualification.
  • Ability to maintain qualification to work in a cleanroom environment.
  • Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate initiative and drive to accomplish the job timely accurately and safely the first time is required.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes equipment, instrumentation and procedures.
  • Adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements used within cGMP manufacturing.

Physical Requirements

  • Gown aseptically and/or sterile gown as needed
  • Write, read/review written documentation for extended periods of time Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • Regularly required to talk and hear
  • Able to lift push or pull up to 50lbs (as needed)
  • Required to sit and stand for extended periods
  • Occasionally required to lift stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms, and stoop kneel or crouch
  • Must have the ability to work 7am-7pm on rotating days in a 24/7 operation to include weekends and holidays.
  • At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our +100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What We Offer

Compensation

  • Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
  • Additional shift differential if applicable
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $23.02–$34.52.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards