Overview
Formulation Technician II – East Grinstead, UK – SDG – MBD role at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Working within the Microbiology Division (MBD), part of the Specialty Diagnostics Group, contributing to the development and production of microbiology solutions that support public health, clinical laboratories, food companies, environmental screening and pharmaceutical laboratories.
Location/Division Specific Information: You’ll be part of the Microbiology Division and help achieve our mission by producing microbiology products such as culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility testing solutions and molecular solutions for food safety testing.
Responsibilities
* Antimicrobial Solutions Preparation: Weigh, dissolve, and dilute antimicrobial solutions according to procedures and production paperwork.
* Production Support: Set up and monitor production dispensing pumps, ensuring timely and quality output through pouring, priming, and weight checks.
* Ancillary Solutions Manufacturing: Produce required solutions such as ID media, buffers, and excipients.
* Compliance and Equipment Checks: Perform compliance checks on laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including pipettes, balances, and extractors.
* Stock Management: Maintain and monitor raw material stock levels, including consumables, intermediates, and equipment.
* Laboratory Support: Wash and autoclave equipment like pumps and glassware, and utilise computer software (SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, and custom programs) to process information.
* Further duties and responsibilities as required and within the ability of the post holder.
Education and Experience
* Education: High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.
* Experience: Required – Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field; Preferred – Experience in a cGMP environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Teamwork and Initiative: Collaboration and communication skills; able to organise and prioritise tasks independently.
* Attention to Detail and Dexterity: Meticulous attention to detail in following procedures and keeping manual records and the ability to perform tasks with dexterity.
* Capable of following written procedures and H&S guidelines.
What We Offer
* Competitive Annual Pay Rate
* Performance Related Bonus where eligible*
* Annual merit performance-based increase*
* Flexible Benefits plan
* Life Assurance, health care benefits funding, income protection and an Employee Assistance Program
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Referral Bonus*
* Career Advancement Opportunities
Notices
* Depending on eligibility*
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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