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Technical Operator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Work Schedule

Weekend days

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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Do you want to change the world one day at a time? When you join the team at Thermo Fisher, you will help us deliver Clinical Supplies to Patients, and chip in to help our customers expedite the search for disease cures, improve the protection of the environment, and ensure our food and water continues to be safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and we will support you in achieving your career goals!

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates Alignment to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
  • Drives a Philosophy of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) and 5S Principles
  • Performs Setup, Disassembly, Operation, and Corrective/Preventative Maintenance of Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery including Form/Fill/Seal, Bottle lines, Automated Labeling and Printing
  • Collaborates with Vendors and Contractors to Facilitate Upgrades and Repairs
  • Works with Internal and External Customers to Achieve Common Goals
  • Practices and Maintains an Organized and Safe Working Environment
  • Other Duties May be Assigned to Meet Business Needs

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience Interpreting Schematics, Technical Drawings, and Work Orders
  • Familiarity with Testing/Measuring Devices, and Hand Tools
  • Understanding of Electromechanical Principals and Functions
  • Knowledge of Pneumatics, PLC controls, Vision Systems, Robotics
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Work Order Tracking Software
  • Able to Multitask and Respond to Shifting Priorities
  • Good Interpersonal Skills vital, both Written and Verbal
  • Ability to Lift up to 75lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED, Technical School, or Military Experience
  • Minimum of 2 Years’ Experience in Industrial Maintenance, Product Packaging, or Production-Type Setting
  • Experience in one of the Trades; Electronics, Fabrication, Welding, or Machining etc.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 50,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer! Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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