Packaging/Labeling Technician II - 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental ConditionsAble 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 allowed. Cold Room/Freezers –22°F/-6°C. Loud noises from equipment/machinery. Some degree of PPE (personal protective equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs). Work with hazardous/toxic materials.
Job OverviewFirst Shift: Tuesday to Friday 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Pay Range: $15.26 to $18.50 per hour.
About Thermo Fisher ScientificOur mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 colleagues worldwide, we are united by shared values of integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement, working together to accelerate research and solve complex challenges.
About the RoleWithin the Clinical Trials Division (CTD), this role supports global pharmaceutical and biotech partners in delivering therapies to patients safely and efficiently. Guided by the principle “There is a Patient Waiting,” the Packaging/Labeling Technician I plays a critical role in ensuring clinical supplies are accurately packaged, labeled, and handled in compliance with regulatory standards.
Location699 N Wheeling Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
A Day in the Life- Label, assemble, and package pharmaceutical products.
- Perform manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled products.
- Accurately count and prepare packaging components to ensure accurate accountabilities before and at the completion of a job order.
- Ensure quality and productivity requirements are met.
- Clean packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with SOPs and Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
- Apply GMP in all areas of responsibility, following regulations and operating safely and efficiently.
- Execute packaging and labeling activities in accordance with approved procedures and job specifications.
- Maintain accurate counts and reconciliation of all packaging components.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety regulations.
- Support operational efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.
- Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to learn new tasks with guidance and work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to read and understand batch documentation to ensure proper assembly of clinical supplies.
- Capability to meet physical job requirements, including standing, lifting, and bending.
- Must meet vision requirements (e.g., color vision, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment).
- Willingness to work in cold environments (−8 °C to −20 °C).
- Availability to work 40 hours per week, with flexibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed.
- Required to obtain and maintain PPE certification, including use of respirators and safety gear.
- Fully onsite position based in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
- First shift schedule (Monday–Thursday).
- Standard 40‑hour workweek.
The hourly pay range for this position in Illinois is $15.26–$22.88.
This position may be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
Benefits include:
- A choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off, 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave, accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
- Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
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