Manufacturing Technician II, POROS Manufacturing (Rotating Weekends, Day Shift) in Chelmsford

Work Schedule: Every other weekend days.

Environmental Conditions:

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
• Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery).
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.).
• Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.).
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.

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.

Location/Division Specific Information: Chelmsford, MA.

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Manufacturing Technician II, POROS Manufacturing will be directly involved in the production of POROS chromatography resin and providing assistance to maintenance and distribution as needed. They will encounter recurring work situations with minimal complexity and are encouraged to be proactive members of the manufacturing team. They will work on assignments with mentorship from senior personnel.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform duties within the corporate EH&S Standards and place utmost emphasis on safety and quality.
• Operate various process equipment including reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling and packaging equipment, according to written SOP’s/UOP’s in a large-scale, chemical batch manufacturing process.
• Perform and train new employees on various activities in accordance with SOP and UOP’s to carry out unit operations such as equipment changeovers with Lock Out Tag Out and Confined space protocols, Elutriation processes and finished product discharges, R-Bead polymerization processes, Bead Coating processes.
• Maintain batch and equipment records per department’s ISO13485 standards and Good Documentation practices with a high focus on quality.
• Work with the team on 5S and continuous improvement activities within the work center, including cleaning activities in areas as needed.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

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:

• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and have troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stand for 80% of the shift, move ~40 lbs up one flight of stairs, and push 55-gallon drums on wheeled dollies.
• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel-toe shoes, hair net, safety glasses, bump cap, and nitrile gloves. PPE may also include face shield, a respirator, and smock.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Routine: Lifting, Bending, Holding, Standing, Walking, Stairs, Pushing 55-Gal drums, Donning PPE, Cleaning, and more.

Work Environment: Class 1, Div II area, wet surfaces, and more.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: Competitive Pay, Performance Related Bonus where eligible, Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical benefits, Paid Time Off/Annual Leave, Employee Referral Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits:

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $20.00–$24.00. 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.