1st Shift - Packaging Room Leader
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Posted in Science and Research


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Job Description

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

When you are 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.

Fisher Clinical Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a leading provider of global clinical supply chain. With unwavering commitment to service, science and process engineering, Fisher Clinical Services is powered by people with an exceptional commitment to quality, deeply instilled ethics of personal responsibility and unrivaled expertise.

We are exclusively focused on serving the packaging and distribution requirements of clients across the world. Whether planning, packaging, labeling, storing, or distributing important supplies, Fisher Clinical Services has been committed to delivering the highest possible value while ensuring adherence to the highest level of quality, performance, reliability, and sustainability standards. To learn more, visit: www.fisherclinicalservices.com

Location/Division Specific Information

CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time - A concept that we internally embrace as "There is a Patient Waiting."

Our unique blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 3,000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As part of our global team, what you do contributes directly to our mission; enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

What Will You Do?

Packaging Room Leader is responsible for the daily oversight of clinical products processed through Primary and Secondary Packaging Operations. This role will work independently, or as part of a team, in the completion of assigned tasks, occasionally without constant supervision. They will also cover multiple rooms (depending on business needs) while acting as the responsible party for personnel assigned to those rooms.

The Packaging Room Leader will assist in problem-solving for the Operations team related to rooms on hold and electronic batch records.

Job duties of the Packaging Room Leader are performed in Primary, Secondary, Refrigerated (2 to 8° C), and Frozen (-20° C) Packaging areas.

The individual must possess computer skills, good time management, and must be able to communicate to team members and cross-functional groups (in English).

  • Demonstrate and promoteThermo Fisher's 4I Values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
  • Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements in all areas of responsibility.
  • Comply with all safety regulations and conduct all activities in a safe & efficient manner.
  • Lead daily safety, quality and delivery goals for assigned jobs.
  • Perform in-room task assignments and training for all packaging jobs.
  • Perform manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products while ensuring adherence to specifications and the highest quality standards.
  • Perform and lead line clearance of production rooms.
  • Perform basic set-up of machinery used in production
  • Acts as the primary performer of in-process and AQL inspections and other necessary tasks
  • Perform and lead the start-up and closure of the production jobs.
  • Perform computer-related tasks to complete necessary duties related to packaging.
  • Participate as an active member of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.
  • Other duties, including overtime, may be assigned to meet business needs.
How will you get here?

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

This position requires hand-eye coordination, dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks with both hands. This includes:
  • Working mathematical skills for counting, adding, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
  • Interpret 2D Diagrams and batch paperwork to ensure proper assembly of clinical supplies.
  • Must be able to meet physical requirements stated in the Essential Job Functions with little or no exceptions or assistance.
  • Work independently, or as a part of a team, in the completion of assigned tasks.
  • Proficient in performing and troubleshooting computer related tasks.
  • Take initiative, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Possess the ability to accept and learn from feedback, especially related to Corrective or Preventative Actions.
Essential Job Functions:

Certain physical conditions (i.e., allergies) may preclude an individual from performing required job duties. Exceptions to these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis but are by no means guaranteed. Development of certain conditions while employed in this position which preclude an individual from performing the terms of their Job Description and Essential Job Functions may result in reduced work hours or release from position. These functions include:
  • Ability to work in Primary, Secondary, Refrigerated (2 to 8° C), and Frozen (-20° C) Packaging areas (80-100%)
  • Ability to stand continuously (50-80%)
  • Ability to walk frequently (50-80%)
  • Ability be able to sit (50-80%)
  • Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds (at maximum) frequently (25-50%)
  • Ability to bend frequently (50-80%)
  • Ability to squat (up to 50%)
  • Ability to reach above shoulder-level (10-20%)
  • Ability to use both right and left hand for repetitive action, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation (80-100%)
  • Ability to use both right and left foot for repetitive action (up to 50%)
  • Ability to work in hot/cold environments (up to 80%)
Additional Certifications for Role:

Line Clearance Certification

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Certification for the Packaging Room Leader include:
  • PAPR
  • N-95
  • Safety Glasses
Vision Requirement Certification for the Packaging Room Leader role include:
  • Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 ft. or more)
  • Color Vision (required for visual inspection of pharmaceutical products, components, labels, etc.)
  • Peripheral Vision
  • Depth Perception
  • Ability to Adjust Focus
Join us and contribute to our singular mission - Enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer!

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to the individual filling this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the department and business change.


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