Sr formulation Technician (18 months Fixed-Term

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Swindon
Yesterday
Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Posted
28 Oct 2026 (Yesterday)

Work Schedule

Other

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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

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.


Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (18 months)


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.

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.

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