Work Schedule

Rotational M-F 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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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:

Working as part of our Inchinnan team is rewarding in numerous ways. We have the unique opportunity to support both the Bioscience (BID) and Bioproduction (BPG) divisions in our shared mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The BID and BPG divisions are at the forefront of developing solutions for both upstream and downstream manufacturing, continuously improving product quality through innovative technologies. From our base in Inchinnan, we serve research institutes, contract manufacturing organizations, clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Our extensive portfolio, which includes cell analysis, gene expression analysis, buffers and cell culture media, analysis, assists these entities in accelerating the commercialisation and large-scale manufacturing of new or existing biotherapeutics.

Position Objective:

A level two operator is responsible for the manufacture of cell culture media and reagents. Working in a specific department to either prepare, formulate, or package product to our customer requirements following a safety, quality then service work ethos.

Essential Functions:

Safety

· Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained within all working areas.

· Stop, raise, and rectify any noticeable hazards immediately.

· Ensure all PPE is worn correctly while performing manufacturing tasks.

· Follow correct manual handling process for moving equipment, trolleys, consumables, and finished goods.

· Hold themselves and all colleagues accountable for following safety policies and procedures.

Quality

· Demonstrate behaviours expected of working in an aseptic facility.

· Ensure key tasks are being performed to the relevant WIN/SOP/Policy

· Work to a right first time standard.

· Perform in-process testing to ensure batches meet specification.

· With the assistance of others, trouble shoot processes, procedures and in process batch issues.

· Accurate recording and communicating of information – e.g batch numbers and completion of forms/logs/BMR’s to relevant good documentation practices.

· Bring up any issues in real time to ensure material quality.

Service

· Manufacture Cell Culture Media for use in the biotech industry that is scientific in nature by following established protocols and instructions.

· Adhere to processes and procedures to ensure standard work is followed.

· Be process driven to complete workload to planned times by balancing multiple tasks and prioritize critical tasks independently.

· Operate semi-automated and automated equipment.

· Feedback to supervisor any potential improvement ideas around Quality, EHS or productivity

· Show Flexibility to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Behaviours.

· Seek advice from available resources at times of uncertainty.

· Take initiative to suggest process improvements.

· Demonstrate attention to detail.

· Demonstrate good communication skills, peer to peer and during daily meetings.

· Demonstrate a good work ethic and professional manner at all times.

· Show ownership and accountability for all eventualities.

· Be Goal driven and achieve yearly assigned personal goals.

· Demonstrate basic level IT skills with a willingness to develop.

Education:

Must possess a National 5 or better in Standard Grade Math’s, English and at least one science subject. Relevant work experience will be considered as a suitable alternative.

Experience:

Internal experience developing from a manufacturing operator 1 role is preferable. Experience in a similar industry is suitable with at least 1 year spent working in a high throughput manufacturing environment.

Full training will be given to candidates.

Individual must embrace a high paced working environment and show passion for our industry. Must be driven to continuously improve and fully engage in any initiatives that the team undertakes to make things better.

Contacts:

Has contact with all Cell Culture employees as well as other functions within the operation. Will liaise extensively with team leaders and supervisors of all work streams and independently communicate with all other departments on matters relating to safety, quality, and service, to uphold the Company’s commitment to Customer satisfaction. This involves working with people at all levels within the organization and may involve interaction with customers during site visits.

Working Conditions:

Works in a manufacturing environment which has different types of gowning requirements for graded and non-graded areas. Is required to perform manual handling tasks that may be repetitive and involve having to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.

Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Must be able to work overtime and a rotating shift pattern

What We Offer

Compensation

Competitive Annual Pay Rate

Performance Related Bonus*

Annual merit performance-based increase*

Excellent Benefits

Flexible Benefits plan.

Life Assurance, funding towards health care benefits, income protection and an Employee Assistance Program.

Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

*Depending on eligibility.