Lead Technical Operators (4 Open Positions)

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Job Description

When youre part of Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do challenging work and be part of a team that values performance quality and innovation.

We are currently hiring 4 Lead Technical Operators to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role and be one of four key hires supporting production excellence in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

How Will You Make an Impact

As a Lead Technical Operator (Lead Formulation Technician) you will provide daily operational support to the Process Coordinator. You will play a key role across manufacturing filling inspection and packing operations ensuring all activities are performed in line with SOPs BMRs and cGMP standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Set up and operate bulk formulation filling inspection and packing lines for sterile and non-sterile products

• Complete batch documentation accurately perform in-process checks and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards

• Perform equipment checks and cleaning activities including CIP and SIP and report any issues

• Support project validation new product introduction SAP transactions and GMP change controls

• Monitor team performance track downtime and ensure accurate batch record completion

• Provide leadership support and step in for the Production Coordinator when required

• Ensure all manufacturing filling inspection and packing processes comply with GMP

• Support deviation investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain a clean safe and compliant working environment

• Follow EH&S procedures ensuring safe systems of work and reporting any incidents or near misses

Education:

• High School Diploma Secondary Education Advanced Certificate or equivalent

Experience:

• Experience within a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA/FDA)

• Previous supervisory or mentorship/coaching experience or demonstrated ability to lead and develop others

• Experience with Lean systems and continuous improvement (Green Belt desirable)

• Aseptic block license (where required)

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and aseptic manufacturing

• Strong English and Maths skills; scientific background (e.g. A-Levels) preferred

• Understanding of HMI-driven pharmaceutical systems

• Strong communication leadership and organisational skills

Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. As one team of over 120000 colleagues we share values of Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement.

Apply now to become one of our 4 new Lead Technical Operators and play a vital role in delivering life-changing products to patients worldwide.