Role at a glance
- Job function
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Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Manufacturing & Production
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Swindon, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Senior Level Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).
- Education
- Strong competency in English and Math, with a scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) essential.
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Role Summary
Senior formulation technician role setting up and operating bulking and aseptic filling lines and manufacturing pharmaceuticals in a GMP cleanroom environment. The posting describes a rotating 24/7 shift pattern between day shifts from 6.45am to 7pm and night shifts from 6.45pm to 7am.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate bulking and or aseptic filling lines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Manufacture pharmaceuticals following SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)
- Monitor equipment status and report any faults or issues to Supervision
- Clean and maintain clean rooms and equipment to regulatory standards
- Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities
- Perform SAP transactions and use Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing
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View full postingQualifications
Senior formulation technician role requiring regulated pharmaceutical experience, a scientific background, and rotating 24/7 shift availability.
Required
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations)
- Strong competency in English and Math
- Scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) or equivalent experience in a Science-based subject
- Experience in spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing, and powder filling
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workload
- Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement
- Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems
- Aseptic block license
Preferred
- Experience in clean room working, with knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and filling
Original job description
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Work Schedule
OtherEnvironmental Conditions
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.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
Working shift pattern: 24/7 – 2 shifts on, 2 days off, 3 shifts on, 2 days off, 2 shifts on, 3 days off, etc.. Shifts will rotate between Day shift, 6.45am to 7pm, and Night shifts 6.45pm to 7am.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate bulking and or aseptic filling lines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete all activities to acquire and maintain as a minimum a Bronze license Badge – Production areas (Grade C/D) access. Maintain the Bronze license through successful requalification every 2 years.
- Manufacture pharmaceuticals following SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
- Perform Manufacturing, Filling, and Packaging operational duties, ensuring compliance with cGMP.
- Set equipment to minimize downtime and product damage/waste, supporting start-ups, changeovers, and cleaning activities.
- Monitor equipment status and report any faults or issues to Supervision.
- Clean and maintain clean rooms/equipment to regulatory standards.
- Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities.
- Operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated equipment cleaning systems.
- Communicate instances of non-conformance for investigation and rectification.
- Support project validation work and new product introduction.
- Perform SAP transactions and use Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.
- Conduct basic equipment maintenance as needed.
Requirements:
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).
- Experience in clean room working, with knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and filling desirable.
- Experience in spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing, and powder filling.
- Strong competency in English and Math, with a scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) essential.
- Equivalent experience in a Science-based subject is also acceptable.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workload.
- Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement.
- Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems.
- Aseptic block license.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every single one of our 70,000 remarkable individuals has an unusual narrative to reveal. Become a part of our outstanding mission and contribute to our customers' ability to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
What We Offer:
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Large Enterprise
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.