Lead Operator Manufacturing

Work Schedule

10 hr 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 Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C Fluctuating Temps hot/cold Laboratory Setting 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.) Standing for full shift Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.) Various outside weather conditions Warehouse Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our manufacturing team as a Lead Operator at Thermo Fisher Scientific where youll contribute to global health and scientific this key role youll lead and mentor a team while ensuring consistent execution of production processes. Youll support operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Working with advanced technology youll coordinate daily manufacturing activities resolve complex issues and foster an inclusive environment that values innovation and collaboration. This is an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:
4 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering Chemistry Biology or related field
Technical certifications in manufacturing or relevant field beneficial
Strong knowledge of cGMP ISO standards and regulatory requirements
Expert ability to read and interpret manufacturing documentation SOPs and technical specifications
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for manufacturing equipment and processes
Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and mentor team members
Proficiency with manufacturing software systems ERP platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to strictly follow safety protocols and maintain clean room/controlled environment standards
Physical ability to stand for extended periods lift up to 50 lbs and work in PPE as required
Flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as needed
Experience with documentation and batch record review in regulated environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
Experience training and developing team members

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare focused on a select set of subsectors including pharmaceutical services and technology medtech and related services life science tools and diagnostics.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fishers ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.

We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026 subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.

If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.

For more information please review:

Thermo Fishers press release

Astorg press release