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Production Support Tech 1

Job OpportunityWork Schedule: 12 hr shift/daysEnvironmental 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, MOHow 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" executionsDocumentation of all activities to meet cGMP requirements. Maintain cGMP compliance in assigned work and follow all safety procedures, to include the use of Personal Protective Equipment.Perform basic routine cleaning of manufacturing related equipmentFollow daily cleaning schedule to ensure equipment is properly maintained for productionPerform and complete area assigned PMs as requestedParticipate in cross-functional activitiesProperly document activities per GMP proceduresMaintain up to date training recordsParticipate 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 RequiredNo previous experience requiredExperience in manufacturing and/or GMP environment preferredKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge:Understanding 'why' and not just the 'how' of processes and practicesKnowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts requiredSkills:Mechanical Skills/ Analytical Skills/Method AutomationMS OfficeStrong math skillsStrong prioritization skillsDetail orientedResults drivenSafety MindsetAbilities:Able to read, write, and communicate in EnglishAble to understand and carry out instructionsReliableStrong communication (written and verbal)Effectively multi-taskAble to work in an environment of changeAble to work independently and as part of a teamAble to recognize problems developing, not just occurringOccasional heavy lifting or moving requiredAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 65,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.