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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Production Support Technician I

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician 1 (Production Support- Facility Cleaning)

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a hard-working, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information St. Louis, MO

The St Louis site is a fast-paced, 24/7 biologic drug substance manufacturing facility with approximately 800 employees; by year-end, we will be closer to 1k due to a site expansion project going on now. Overall, this GMP facility is focused on cell process development to support the clinical phase and commercial manufacturing by producing products to treat a variety of chronic health conditions, including cancers and other life-threatening diseases and COVID-19.

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Shift Hours:

12-hour shift- 05:30am - 6:00pm, 3-2-2 schedule (Work Friday, Saturday and Sunday- Off Monday and Tuesday- Work Wednesday and Thursday. Schedule flips, Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday- Work Monday and Tuesday- Off Wednesday and Thursday)

Discover Impactful Work:

The candidate will be responsible for the daily cleaning of operations areas, routine and non-routine, in support of the manufacture of commercial and clinical biologics. These support activities consist of environmental cleaning per established standard operations procedures and in compliance with cGMP documentation practices.

A day in the Life:

Preparing for and execution of routine cleaning of manufacturing and support areas, per work instructions, and/or SOPs, with focus on "right the first time" executions.

  • Complete tasks in order of prioritization
  • Documentation of all activities to meet cGMP requirements. Maintain cGMP compliance in assigned work and follow all safety procedures, to include the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Complete preventative maintenance and work notification tasks on time, independently.
  • Draft, review, and revise documents as necessary, SOP's, Logbooks, etc.
  • Maintain up to date training assignments
  • Participate in other required activities (perform safety inspections; participate in improvement projects, etc.)
  • Participate in shift exchanges, 1-1's, meetings, attend meetings as necessary to facilitate area needs based on changes, etc. (lean activities)

Keys to Success:

Education

  • High school diploma/GED minimally required.
  • Associate's degree preferred but not required.

Experience

  • 0-1 years of experience required.
  • Experience in a clean room and/or GMP environment preferred.
  • Ability to work independently on routine tasks, needing support to resolve complex issues.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Knowledge of cGMP practices seen as a plus
  • Able to gown into and work in a clean room environment
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Strong prioritization skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Results driven
  • Safety Attitude
  • Able to read, write, and communicate in English
  • Able to understand and carry out instructions
  • Reliable
  • Strong communication (written and verbal)
  • Effectively multi-task
  • Able to work in an environment of change
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring
  • Occasional heavy lifting or moving required

Must be willing to wear a full gowning suit which includes: bodysuit, gloves, hair & beard nets, face covers, and safety glasses. These items are prohibited: makeup, jewelry, nail polish, cologne / perfume, scented lotions or hair care products

Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01221502-2
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program