Manufacturing Technician I - First Shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

This position is based out of our Grand Island, NY site within BioProduction Group.

How Will You Make an Impact?:
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. As we continue to grow, you’ll have career advancement opportunities and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 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. Now is an exciting time to join the manufacturing team! We are dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the products they need to achieve their scientific goals quickly and safely.

A Day in the Life:

• Use of equipment that includes mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, packaging, and laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment. Identify and conduct basic troubleshooting equipment.
• Follow all safe practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions in controlled environments up to and including classified clean rooms.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
Required: No previous work experience required

Preferred: 1+ years of experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.

1+ years of experience in a fast-paced work environment is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• General understanding of technical, mechanical, and machinery equipment is preferred. Basic computer skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail for complex instructions and documentation while maintaining quality output. Demonstrated proficiency in multiple processes in a fast-paced work environment.
• Perform basic math, verbal, written, and oral communication with team.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 45 pounds and may be required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties. Ability to squat, bend, and reach different items to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard guard (when required), safety glasses, and gloves. PPE may also include a bump cap, face shield, and full/half-face respirators.

What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $14.05–$21.07.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards