Job Description

　　When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

　　Location / Division / Shift

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific Viral Vector Services (VVS), is a rapidly growing, dynamic gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We are looking for top talent with proven competencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.

　　Shift Hours: Night Shift 12 hrs rotation

　　Plainville, MA - 5 Commerce Boulevard

　　Summary

　　The Manufacturing Associate II, Upstream will report to a shift supervisor and work with peers to conduct manufacturing operations in Upstream per cGMP in a viral vector production environment. The successful candidate will ensure to maintain proper training and compliance to cGMP standards as well as to abide by Thermo Fisher Scientific corporate standards. A typical work week will be rotating 12 hours night shift structure for support of GMP manufacturing operations.

　　The Associate in this role will be part of a cohesive team responsible for the execution of bioprocessing activities. The Associate will be required to follow procedures to ensure compliant execution of manufacturing activities The Manufacturing Associate may also be needed to support equipment documentation investigations and improvement initiatives within the manufacturing operations The Associate works under the supervision and direction of Lead Associate and Manufacturing Supervisor

　　Responsibilities

　　Demonstrates safe work habits and adheres to safety procedures and guidelines

　　Participate in Tier 1 meetings

　　Supports team preparedness and room preparation activities

　　Supports maintenance of GMP Kanban in support of manufacturing operations

　　Support continuous improvement m process operations and systems.

　　Support tech transfer activities.

　　Seeks and welcomes feedback and responds to coaching

　　Expected to spend at least 80 - 90% of time on the manufacturing floor

　　Other responsibilities include: working closely with related functional areas to achieve production goals and timelines.

　　Find opportunities and implement efficiency improvements.

　　Manage inventory supplies.

　　Education/Experience

　　High School Diploma/GED is the minimum requirement.

　　Thorough knowledge of cGMP.

　　Ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities simultaneously

　　Knowledge/Skill/Abilities

　　Demonstrate strong attention to detail.

　　Able to read and follow procedures.

　　Ability to maintain aseptic qualification.

　　Ability to maintain qualification to work in a cleanroom environment.

　　Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment.

　　Demonstrate initiative and drive to accomplish the job timely accurately and safely the first time is required.

　　Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes.

　　Ability to apply knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes equipment, instrumentation and procedures.

　　Adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements used within cGMP manufacturing.

　　Physical requirements

　　Gown aseptically and/or sterile gown as needed

　　Write, read/review written documentation for extended periods of time Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

　　Regularly required to talk and hear

　　Able to lift push or pull up to 50lbs (as needed)

　　Required to sit and stand for extended periods

　　Occasionally required to lift stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms, and stoop kneel or crouch

　　Must have the ability to work 7pm-7am on rotating days in a 24/7 operation to include weekends and holidays.

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our +100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.