Formulation Technician I - Days or Nights

Job Title

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: Within the Pharma Services Group (PSG), the High Point, NC location specializes in gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels). Our expertise lies in the development and production of various softgel technologies.

Work Schedule

We have both Day and Night shifts available:

Days: 7am-7pm - rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Nights: 7pm-7am - rotating 2-2-3 schedule; w/ 10% added night shift differential

Job Description

How Will You Make an Impact: Formulation Tech I, Machine Operator: Entry level responsibilities for machine operator, spreading capsules on trays, monitoring machine during breaks and lunches. Closely monitor encapsulation machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients, insuring proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment set-ups, in process measurements, and quality product.

• Reads job specifications from the Batch Production Record to determine machine adjustments.
• Observes machine operation. Make minor adjustments as needed. Takes samples of product and performs in process checks.
• Performs all checks as required and documents activities. Is responsible for maintaining all required documentation in accordance with the Work Instructions.
• Assists Set-Up person to set up machine, empty basket and clean and prepare machine for changeover. Also assists with the actual changeover.
• Notifies Lead Operator when issues occur with equipment or product.
• Spreads product as required.
• Assists with cleanup and other Encapsulation duties as needed. May perform other reasonable, related business duties.

Formulation Tech I, Gelatin Associate: Responsible for manufacturing a quality gel material for use in our encapsulation process.

• Read and adhere to workplace procedures such as SOPs, Batch Records, cGMP's, and MSDS memos.
• Weighs raw materials, loads gelatin silos, mix GMRs, Transfer Tio2, and monitor temperatures of GMRs.
• Performs all cleaning duties in area.

Formulation Tech I, Post Production Associate: Responsible for inspecting product, cleaning trays/deeps and operation the tray inspection machine to ensure quality of product.

• Inspect capsules on inspection trays, removes defects such as odd shapes, transfer marks, and leakers.
• Read and adhere to workplace procedures such as SOPs, Batch Records, cGMP's, and MSDS memos.
• Clean used trays/deeps, sweep capsules from floor, removed lodged capsules in equipment.

Formulation Tech I, Medicina Associate:

The Medicine Associate/Formulation Technician II will be responsible for manufacturing a quality fill material for use in our encapsulation process.

• Read and adhere to workplace procedures such as SOPs, Batch Records, cGMP's, and MSDS memos.
• Retrieve, weigh, identify, mix, and store raw materials.
• Cleans equipment and performs all other cleaning duties in area.

Qualifications

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• No work experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to follow complex instructions with precision.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent observation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Basic understanding of mathematical concepts and reasoning skills.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment (may include, but not limited to):

• Must have the ability to regularly lift, push, pull, or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Adherence to all 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 required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Standing for full shift
• Working at heights
• Repetitive motions over a prolonged period including overhead lifting and reaching
• Close and color vision is required (not needed for Machine Operator)

What We Offer:

Compensation:

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for night shift position
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits:

• Review our company's Total Rewards
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities