Manufacturing Technician II

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialty diagnostics is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to support technological innovation and meet high-quality product standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience and a strong attention to detail. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on global health and safety with a competitive pay rate and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits plan

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Complete training activities and maintain records.
• Ensure maintenance activities of assigned equipment are completed correctly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ERP systems proficiency

Microsoft Suite applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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:

The Binding Site Group, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in specialty diagnostics, provides diagnostic assays and instruments to improve the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. The Binding Site’s Freelite® offering is widely recommended for multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring across all stages of the disease by major clinical guideline publications. In addition, The Binding Site is an active and influential contributor to the broader scientific community. To find out more visit www.bindingsite.com

How Will You Make an Impact?:

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will play a key role in our mission to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need.

A Day in the Life:

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes and carry out in‑process testing according to protocols

• Support different areas of the business to ensure products are delivered with the highest quality, on time, and in full

• Complete training activities, and maintain appropriate records

• Adhere to relevant COSHH and Risk Assessments for processes and equipment

• Ensure the maintenance activities of assigned equipment are completed on time, correctly, and properly documented

Education: High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field

• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

• Proficiency in using ERP systems for progress logging and transactions

• Experience with Microsoft Suite applications, and proficiency in using computer software

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Annual Pay Rate

• Performance Related Bonus*

• Annual merit performance-based increase*

Excellent Benefits

• Flexible Benefits plan.

• Life Assurance, funding towards health care benefits, income protection and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Pension Scheme

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities

*Depending on eligibility.