Lead Manufacturing Technician - First Shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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

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:

• Lead Manufacturing Technician, Liquid Finishing, 1st Shift
• This position is based out of our Grand Island, NY site within BioProduction Group.
• Competitive Pay: shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions

How Will You Make an Impact?:
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

A Day in the Life:

• Use of equipment that includes mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, packaging, and laboratory equipment.
• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials with the assistance of a computer interface to assure batches manufactured contain accurate materials and quantities.
• Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment. Identify and conduct equipment troubleshooting for common failure modes.
• Follow all safe practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions in controlled environments up to and including classified clean rooms.
• Participate in Safety, Quality, and Productivity discussions. Assists in the ownership and actions tasks for projects. Solve problems applying departmental knowledge.
• Complete and maintain compliance with the Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements. Subject Matter Expert for documentation and practices within department.
• Complete a variety of complex and difficult tasks related to manufacturing of cell culture media. Perform related duties as required to meet the business goals and requirements.
• Co-Lead Tier Meetings
• Acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for departmental documentation and processes.
• Reviewing daily production schedules and assigning work to operators.
• Completing shift reports and communicating with incoming/outgoing shifts.
• Helping solve production issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal training in Lean, 5S, or manufacturing processes is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment, manufacturing or related field is required
• 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced work environment is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• General understanding of technical, mechanical, and machinery equipment is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail for complex instructions and documentation while maintaining quality output. Demonstrated proficiency in completing and training others in multiple processes in a fast-paced work environment.
• Work with support groups for assistance to complete different project initiatives.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 pounds and may be required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties. Ability to squat, bend, and reach different items to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard guard (when required), safety glasses, and gloves. PPE may also include a bump cap, face shield, and full/half-face respirators.
• Availability to work overtime and flexible shift patterns.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort operating industrial manufacturing equipment.

What We Offer:

• Review our company’s Total Rewards
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discount Program
• Recognition Program
• Charitable Gift Matching
• Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Pay

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $22.10–$36.83.

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