AVI​/Pack Lead Technician

Work Schedule

Other

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

• Set up and operation of the Automatic visual inspection & packing lines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Perform AVI and packing of pharmaceutical products (Sterile & non-sterile) in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)

• Perform AVI and Packaging operational duties, e.g. line clearance, In Process Checks (IPC) checks, replace components on line, complete batch & associated documentation, right first time for accordance with SOPs to ensure compliance with cGMP

• Set equipment to ensure minimum downtime levels, minimum product damage/waste, support machine start-up, changeovers, testing and cleaning activities in accordance with SOP's and cGMP requirements

• Monitoring equipment status and readiness for inspection & packing, reporting any faults or issues to Supervision

• Cleaning and maintenance of clean rooms/equipment to SOPs, cGMP and pharmaceutical industry regulatory standards

• To ensure any instances of non-conformance are communicated to the Process Coordinator, Area Manager, or Quality Assurance representatives to ensure that they are investigated and rectified

• Support project validation work, and new product introduction to the Operations department

• SAP transactions

• Using Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.

• Conduct and assist, where appropriate, in basic equipment maintenance

• EDMS author and approver status for document updates

• Ensure the weekly inspection/packing plan is understood by the team, and activities in the production area are organised to achieve agreed targets and measures of performance:

• Ensure equipment status and readiness for inspection & packing are effectively monitored and maintained - this will include cleaning of equipment and area - and any faults or issues are reported.

• Timely preparation of material requisitions and returns, ensuring effective line operation and accurate batch record documentation..

• Timely escalation of all issues that cannot be resolved.

• Ensure inspection and packing lines are set up in accordance with the Batch Record (BMR), ensuring availability of relevant materials and equipment (where applicable) .

• Supervise environmental monitoring (where applicable) .

• Tracking of progress and downtime reporting, escalating issues as appropriate.

• Accurate and timely completion of the BMR, including online reviews, reconciliations, and MRP transactions, and complete Batch Notifications as required.

• Effective team leadership in line with GMP requirements and company rules, policies, and procedures.

• Maintenance of competency (suitably qualified and experienced) for the role through timely completion of training and, as appropriate, assessment and delivery of skills and knowledge training to others.

• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives both through participation and putting forward ideas and suggestions.

• Minimise material use and costs, without compromising quality, during batch running.

• Cover operational requirements in the production area as required.

• Provide additional leadership where appropriate in the absence of the Production Coordinator (where applicable) .

• Leading by example with a one-team focus

• Ensure products are inspected and packed, and documentation is completed in accordance with GMP and Standard…