Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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We are Hiring! Technical Operators / Formulation Technicians – Multiple Positions Available

Posted Oct 29, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Manufacturing & Production
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Swindon, United Kingdom
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Experience of working in a pharmaceutical, or other regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations)
Education
a scientific background essential (e.g. A-Levels)

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Role Summary

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Technical Operator and Formulation Technician roles at a Swindon site, with multiple departments and shift patterns of Double Days, 24/7, or Night Shifts depending on the department and role. The roles cover aseptic filling line operation, pharmaceutical manufacturing to SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records, and cleanroom and equipment maintenance.

What You'll Do

  • Set up and operate aseptic filling lines in accordance with SOPs
  • Manufacture pharmaceuticals in accordance with SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)
  • Perform CIP and SIP activities using HMI controlled systems
  • Monitor equipment status and readiness for production, reporting faults or issues to Supervision
  • Clean and maintain cleanrooms and equipment to SOPs, cGMP and regulatory standards
  • Communicate non-conformances to the area leader, Manager or Quality Assurance representatives for investigation and rectification

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Qualifications

Pharmaceutical or regulated-environment experience and a scientific background (e.g. A-Levels), with strong English and Maths.

Required

  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical, or other regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations)
  • Strong competency in English and Maths
  • Scientific background (e.g. A-Levels)
  • Excellent communication and team working skills, with the ability to manage own workload
  • Experience of spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing and powder filling
  • Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement
  • Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems
  • Standing for full shift in a laboratory or cleanroom setting

Preferred

  • Experience of clean room working, knowledge of aseptic manufacturing, filling
  • Degree in a Science based subject
  • Aseptic block license

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental 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, Laboratory Setting, Standing for full shift

Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

 

Job Summary:

 

We currently have multiple exciting opportunities for Technical Operators / Formulation Technicians across various departments at our site. Each position will operate on one of our established shift patterns: Double Days, 24/7, or Night Shifts, depending on the department and role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our teams in Swindon.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Set up and operation of aseptic filling lines in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Manufacture pharmaceuticals in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
  • Perform Manufacturing, Filling, Packaging operational duties, e.g. line clearance, In Process Checks (IPC) checks, replace components on line, complete batch & associated documentation, right first time for accordance with SOPs to ensure compliance with cGMP.
  • Set equipment to ensure minimum downtime levels, minimum product damage/waste, support machine start-up, changeovers, testing and cleaning activities in accordance with SOP's and cGMP requirements.
  • Monitoring equipment status and readiness for production, reporting any faults or issues to Supervision
  • Cleaning and maintenance of clean rooms/equipment to SOPs, cGMP and pharmaceutical industry regulatory standards.
  • Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities using HMI controlled systems.
  • Operation of airlocks, autoclaves, automated vessels/ equipment cleaning systems to ensure that all equipment is sterilised ready for use. 
  • To ensure any instances of non-conformance are communicated to the area leader, Manager or Quality Assurance representatives to ensure that they are investigated and rectified.
  • Support project validation work, new product introduction to the Operations department
  • SAP transactions.
  • Using Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.
  • Conduct and assist, where appropriate in basic equipment maintenance.

 

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

 

  • Experience of working in a pharmaceutical, or other regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations)
  • Experience of clean room working, knowledge of aseptic manufacturing, filling desirable.
  • Experience of spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing and powder filling.
  • Strong competency in English and Maths is essential, and a scientific background essential (e.g. A-Levels).
  • Degree in Science based subject desirable.
  • Excellent communication and team working skills, with the ability to manage your own workload.
  • Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement
  • Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems
  • Aseptic block license will be considered a plus

 

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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.