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Production Support Tech 1

Thermo Fisher Scientific, St Louis, MO, United States


Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division Specific Information

St. Louis, MO

How will you make an impact?

Responsible for the routine performance of operations in support of the manufacture of commercial and clinical biologics. These support activities consist of equipment cleaning operations - examples: disassembly of equipment, process secondary containers, operate Steris automated washers, perform COP operations, , manual washing of small equipment, visual inspection of clean equipment, execution of equipment cleaning validation protocols, environmental cleaning, etc. per established standard operations procedures and in compliance with cGMP documentation practices.

What will you do?

Independently prepare for and execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and/or SOPs, with focus on safety and "right the first time" executions

Documentation of all activities to meet cGMP requirements. Maintain cGMP compliance in assigned work and follow all safety procedures, to include the use of Person Protective Equipment.

Perform basic routine cleaning of manufacturing related equipment

Follow daily cleaning schedule to ensure equipment is properly maintained for production

Perform and complete area assigned PMs as requested

Participate in cross-functional activities

Properly document activities per GMP procedures

Maintain up to date training records

Participate in shift exchanges, 1-1's, meetings, attend meetings as necessary to facilitate area needs based on changes, etc. (lean activities)

How will you get here?

Education

High School Diploma OR GED Required

Experience

No previous experience required

Experience in manufacturing and/or GMP environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

Understanding 'why' and not just the 'how' of processes and practices

Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts required

Skills

Mechanical Skills/ Analytical Skills/Method Automation

MS Office

Strong math skills

Strong prioritization skills

Detail oriented

Results driven

Safety Mindset

Abilities

Able to read, write, and communicate in English

Able to understand and carry out instructions

Reliable

Strong communication (written and verbal)

Effectively multi-task

Able to work in an environment of change

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring

Occasional heavy lifting or moving required

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 65,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.