Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Sr Formulation Technician - 12hr Nights

Posted Sep 9, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Manufacturing & Production
Salary
$28 – $31/hr
Location
Plainville, Massachusetts, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time

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About the role

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Work Schedule

Flex 12 hr shift/nights

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, 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.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Work Shift

6:45 am to 7:15 pm

2,2,3 rotation 12 hour shifts

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:
Plainville, MA PSG DSD

How Will You Make an Impact?:
As a Sr. Formulation Technician, you will help manufacture life-saving pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations and quality standards. Your attention to detail, commitment to safety, and ability to operate manufacturing equipment will directly support reliable product supply and improve patient outcomes.

A Day in the Life:

  • Prepare, weigh, measure, and verify raw materials while accurately completing batch records and manufacturing documentation.

  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, pumps, and automated systems in a cleanroom environment following SOPs and cGMP requirements.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inspect products, maintain inventory, support investigations (Noncoformances/CAPAs), and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.


Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.


Experience:

  • Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field

  • Preferred: Experience in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations, aseptic manufacturing practices, and cleanroom operations.

  • Ability to operate manufacturing equipment and automated systems while following standard operating procedures and batch records.

  • Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, problem-solving ability, and effective communication in a collaborative team environment.


Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Regularly stand, walk, reach, handle materials, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a 12-hour shift.

  • Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and lift, push, or pull up to 50lbs.

  • Work in a cleanroom environment requiring appropriate gowning/PPE and adherence to aseptic procedures.


What We Offer:


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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $28.00–$31.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.