Work Schedule

Every other weekend nights

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Rotating schedule from 7pm – 7am (10% differential for Night Shift)

Job Description

Join the Thermo Fisher Scientific team to contribute to global impact through meaningful work. Support our Mission daily to empower customers in creating a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.

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.

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Formulation Technician II will be responsible for operating an encapsulating machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients, ensuring accurate temperatures, machine settings, equipment set-ups, in-process measurements, and quality product.

A Day in the Life:

• Manufacture simple, bulk products
• Observe machine operation, adjust as needed, take samples of product, and perform in-process testing
• Assist Set-Up person to set up machine, empty basket, clean and prepare machine for changeover, and assist with the actual changeover
• Assist with cleanup and other encapsulation duties as needed
• Operate inline printing equipment

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• Necessary: At least 1 year of professional experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, or lab environment or a relevant field
• Desired: Background in a cGMP setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift in a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation
• Meet DEA security clearance requirements if requested
• Must have the flexibility to work additional hours when needed

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• 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

What We Offer

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Additional shift differential for night shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits!

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities