Formulation Technician II - Nights
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Formulation Technician II is responsible for operating an EKATO machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients while ensuring proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment setup, in-process measurements, and overall product quality.
Job description
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Formulation Technician II is responsible for operating an EKATO machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients while ensuring proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment setup, in-process measurements, and overall product quality.
A Day in the Life
- Manufacture simple bulk products
- Collect product samples and perform in-process testing
- Monitor Ekato operation and troubleshoot as needed
- Assist with room changeovers
- Support cleanup activities and other Medicine duties as needed
- Perform other related business duties as assigned
Work Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts
- Rotating schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Environmental Conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance
- Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards
- Cleanroom environment: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair permitted
- Work in cold rooms/freezers (-22°F / -6°C)
- Exposure to fluctuating hot and cold temperatures
- Laboratory and warehouse settings
- Loud machinery and equipment
- Contact lenses are not permitted; prescription safety glasses will be provided if needed
- Exposure to rapid flashing lights
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coats, and ear protection
- Standing for the entire shift
- Exposure to strong odors (chemical, lubricant, and biological products)
- Various outdoor weather conditions
- Work with hazardous and toxic materials
- Work at heights as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
- Experience in a cGMP environment preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot equipment
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation
- Ability to meet DEA security clearance requirements, if applicable
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Performance Related Bonus
- Annual merit increase
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- 10% night shift differential
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.