Careers at ThermoFisher Scientific

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Penrose-based team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform manufacturing and assembly of Class 1 medical device cell culture products in accordance to current good manufacturing practices
• Operate semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment
• Weigh, measure and check raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements, GMP’s and standard operating procedures.
• Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specification
• Maintain equipment and rooms
• Perform activities in controlled environment
• To be involved in the continuous improvement of our Quality Systems and maintain and enhance our cGMP culture
• Maintain up to date training records of tasks you have demonstrated competence in
• To have a good understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of separation techniques (centrifugation etc.), filtration processes, freeze drying and cleanroom workflow
• Maintain excellent manufacturing records and to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) at all times
• Assist in the maintenance of relevant manufacturing areas to an excellent standard of cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance
• To assist in the maintenance of accurate stock records and movement

Minimum Requirements:

Experience and Education

• Minimum 2 years experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of computer applications and current software is desirable
• General understanding of machinery and mechanics is advantageous
• Academic qualifications to sixth form certificate, in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, or a tertiary qualification primarily in a biological science is preferred
• High School diploma. An Associate degree in a scientific or engineering discipline is preferred

Essential

• To be naturally self-motivated towards achieving high quality results
• An ability to work unsupervised in a safe manner is essential
• Physical fitness, comfortable of lifting weights up to 20kg on a routine basis, and having no allergic reaction to alcohol or chlorine based sanitizers
• An ability to solve problems in a practical and analytical manner
• A high standard of communication skills, both oral and written, are essential
• Knowledge of computers would be an advantage
• Honesty, responsibility and reliability (including accurate time keeping) are sought after attributes
• Possess a strong desire to work with people in a team situation and environment
• Practice values consistent with our organisation
• Hold a current driver’s license

This position requires full hands on practical involvement and application in all respects of the manufacturing tasks.