POD (Print On Demand) Label Designer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
As a Label Designer for Print On Demand (POD) Labels for FSD at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to ensuring effective execution of labeling processes for our products. You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement efficient labeling solutions that meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to support continuous improvement initiatives, develop solutions, and contribute to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Job description
Working with advanced technology and equipment, you'll provide technical expertise in labeling design, process optimization, and problem-solving. You'll develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), validate processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical work, offering opportunities to enhance capabilities and support team members while contributing to projects.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in packaging/labeling engineering, preferably in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated industries, or relevant work experience directly tied to label designing and updating in the above mentioned fields.
- Preferred Fields of Study: Packaging Engineering, Label Design or related technical field
- Strong knowledge of label design and redline updates, database updates, printing technologies such as Zebra printers, and general knowledge of packaging materials and equipment
- Knowledge and familiarity of GMP requirements and regulatory compliance standards
- Experience with labeling validation and documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Proven ability to develop and maintain SOPs and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle various/different Ops requests.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as PPI or Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
- Proficiency in Loftware Cloud or CodeSoft, and relevant design software
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Database to update relevant fields when needed for label updates/changes.
- Experience with label formats such as .nibl (Nice) and .ser (Loftware spectrum) as added bonus
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as IT, Labeling and Packaging SMEs, Project and Product Managers, and Quality/Regulatory.
- Basic to intermediate English language proficiency (verbal and written)
- May require occasional travel and work in production environments (GMP) when needed to support production needs or NPI deliverables across FSD.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance program
- Family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
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.