Lead Formulation Technician

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.
Excellent Benefits Package
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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401K Company Match up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discount Program
Recognition Program
Charitable Gift Matching
Company Paid Parental Leave
Career Advancement Opportunities
Location/Division Specific Information
High Point, NC
Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am (2-2-3 schedule)
What will you do?

• Performs tactical planning to make decisions based on encapsulation schedule, staffing, product mix, and manufacturing priorities in order to meet high Quality, high Productivity, and On Time Delivery dates.
• Checks encapsulation schedule daily in order to plan for effective execution of activities.
• Assigns associates to work stations to meet production requirements.
• Checks log books in each room for proper completion and accuracy.
• Verifies that no foreign capsules are remaining in any room following a changeover and that all equipment is clean and the documentation is complete and accurate.
• Notifies supervisor of any problems, including poor quality, compliance risks, data integrity concerns etc.
• Collects data for shift production and inputs information into computer
• Verifies, inputs and corrects information in SAP.
• Reviews Batch Production Records (BPRs) accurately and thoroughly, with Right First Pass metrics in mind. Submits detailed review of completed BPR paperwork to In Process Quality Assurance (IPQA).
• Investigates and writes events and CAPAs in Trackwise, must be able to efficiently and effectively write and obtain approval of GMP notes and memos as needed.
• Coordinates and/or supplies materials (towels, paperwork, etc.) to the encapsulation rooms to minimize down time.
• Verifies the product quality of in process batches multiple times throughout their shift. Quality checks include review of fill weight statistics, seam thickness values, and physical capsule attributes.
• Conducts periodic checks throughout shift of all fill weight scales, seam microscopes, and all associated equipment for proper set-up and operation.
• Meets with supervisor to receive instructions and to exchange production information. Provides back-up for supervisor in their absence.
• Conducts detailed Training sessions for workers in equipment operation and when SOPs have been revised.
• May perform duties of absent associates in order to maintain production standards and goals.
• May perform other reasonable, related business duties as assigned.
• Perform periodic GEMBA walks of the encapsulation area in order to find opportunities for improvement and GMP compliance.

How will you get there?

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to pass DEA requirements
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Experience
Two years of production experience
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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