Sr Manufacturing Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon‑Fri)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance. Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards. Laboratory setting. Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)

$28

Mon - Fri 6 am - 2:30 pm, may require flexibility to work 9 am - 5:30 pm

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Located in Austin, TX, this position entails assisting the Genetic Sciences Division (GSD) with relevant experience in GSD or a similar field.

Our Sr Manufacturing Technician team members are responsible for ensuring high-quality production in our downstream filling and packaging departments. This includes filling, capping, labeling, and assembling both sub-assemblies and finished goods. You will be vital in maintaining our world‑class standards and helping us compete on a global scale. Many tasks will be performed in a clean manufacturing environment, adhering strictly to safety protocols with personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Complete manufacturing tasks with precision and consistency
• Fill, cap, and label vials, bottles, and tubes following established procedures for flawless products
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to ensure daily production goals are met
• Work in standard and clean room environments, adhering to PPE requirements
• Safely operate both manual and automated filling equipment
• Complete Thermo Fisher Scientific training requirements on time and align with all ISO and regulatory standards
• Interact with internal personnel to ensure smooth operations and customer happiness
• Recognize and address deviations from accepted practices
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential to prevent non‑conforming products
• Maintain strong attendance and punctuality
• Participate in one‑on‑one training until proficient
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed
• Perform audits of peers work to ensure quality standards are being met in production areas
• Review batch binders to ensure GDP quality standards are being met
• Oversee on the job training activities
• Escalation support for peers during the production day

• Must have a high school diploma or similar relevant experience

• Experience in a life sciences manufacturing environment is a plus
• Proven ability to follow policies, procedures, and schedules independently
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift/move objects: 10 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally
• Operate semi‑automated and manual filling equipment
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 80,000 outstanding minds has an exceptional story to tell. Join us and contribute to our remarkable 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.