Lead Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, 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

Job Description

Working Shift Pattern: Double Days Shift

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work and be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best.

We are currently hiring a Lead Technical Operator to join our growing team on Double Days Shift Pattern. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role and be one of key hires supporting production excellence in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Lead Technical Operator (Lead Formulation Technician), you will provide daily operational support to the Process Coordinator. You will play a key role across manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing operations, ensuring all activities are performed in line with SOPs, BMRs, and cGMP standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Set up and operate bulk formulation, filling, inspection, and packing lines for sterile and non-sterile products
• Complete batch documentation accurately, perform in-process checks, and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards
• Perform equipment checks and cleaning activities, including CIP and SIP, and report any issues
• Support project validation, new product introduction, SAP transactions, and GMP change controls
• Monitor team performance, track downtime, and ensure accurate batch record completion
• Provide leadership support and step in for the Production Coordinator when required
• Ensure all manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing processes comply with GMP
• Support deviation investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment
• Follow EH&S procedures, ensuring safe systems of work and reporting any incidents or near misses

Education:

• High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent

Experience:

• Experience within a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA/FDA)
• Previous supervisory or mentorship/coaching experience or demonstrated ability to lead and develop others
• Experience with Lean systems and continuous improvement (Green Belt desirable)
• Aseptic block license (where required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and aseptic manufacturing
• Strong English and Maths skills; scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) preferred
• Understanding of HMI-driven pharmaceutical systems
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As one team of over 120,000+ colleagues, we share values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.