Lead Manufacturing Technician

Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and give to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. When you’re part of the team, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make meaningful contributions to the world!
Who we are
Located in Brisbane, Australia. There are numerous opportunities at a fast growing site accredited by regulatory bodies for commercial production of Biologics. The Media and Buffer (MBP) team is a fundamental unit within the Operations department at the Brisbane Facility. We manufacture using single use technology specialised to meet cGMP standards. We are part of a network of Patheon’s drug substance manufacturing sites which includes St. Louis, USA, Groningen, Netherland. Join an engaged and dynamic team.
Who are you?
The successful candidate who strives to succeed, contagious optimism and a “can do” spirit. They lead by example, holding themselves and others accountable, maintaining productive and professional relationships. When you are part of a team, personal success and team success are synonymous. A Lead Formulation Technician is a well respected and key role within Thermo Fisher Scientific. Primary responsibilities are as follows:
Attributes which are integral to our success

• Follow the company 4I's of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement.
• Reporting on safety issues, ensuring all required PPE is worn by Technicians.
• Ensure housekeeping & 5S standards are maintained within the manufacturing facility.
• Complete and maintain all training to required standard.

Proficiencies are of the highest standards

• Contribute to the production requirements outlined by the site master production schedule.
• Dispense and formulate solutions in accordance with production protocols.
• Model excellent cGMP behaviour, identifying and reporting any areas of concerns to Team leadership.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance on issues impacting production.
• Involvement as subject matter experts in audits to ensure compliance throughout.
• PPI, drive continuous improvement through gemba, JDI, RCCM, mentor, effectivity checks. Representing manufacturing in any proposed new process introductions. Improving efficiencies in production suites and having major participation in Kaizen events.
• Able to present data and line information to diverse groups of staff.
• Accurate recording of information in batch records and any relevant logs.
• Help to build a positive working environment where opinions and feedback is recognised.
• Lead RCCM investigations to a high standard.
• Able to mentor all technicians on safety, quality and performance standards.
• Ensure the processes are followed and accurate.
• May be required to perform other tasks as they are needed.
• Desire to lead and expand within this role and potentially beyond.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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