Lead Technician

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Working Shift Pattern: Double Days Shift

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.

We are currently hiring a Lead Technical Operator to join our growing team on Double Days Shift Pattern. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role and be one of key hires supporting production excellence in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Lead Technical Operator (Lead Formulation Technician) , you will provide daily operational support to the Process Coordinator. You will play a key role across manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing operations, ensuring all activities are performed in line with SOPs, BMRs, and cGMP standards.

A Day in the Life:

Set up and operate bulk formulation, filling, inspection, and packing lines for sterile and non-sterile products

Complete batch documentation accurately, perform in-process checks, and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards

Perform equipment checks and cleaning activities, including CIP and SIP, and report any issues

Support project validation, new product introduction, SAP transactions, and GMP change controls

Monitor team performance, track downtime, and ensure accurate batch record completion

Provide leadership support and step in for the Production Coordinator when required

Ensure all manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing processes comply with GMP

Support deviation investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment

Follow EH&S procedures, ensuring safe systems of work and reporting any incidents or near misses

Education:

High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent

Experience:

Experience within a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA/FDA)

Previous supervisory or mentorship/coaching experience or demonstrated ability to lead and develop others

Experience with Lean systems and continuous improvement (Green Belt desirable)

Aseptic block license (where required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of cleanroom operations and aseptic manufacturing

Strong English and Maths skills; scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) preferred

Understanding of HMI-driven pharmaceutical systems

Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As one team of over 120,000+ colleagues, we share values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.