Manufacturing Technician

About This Role

Working in the Protein Separation Unit, this manufacturing technician role involves producing market-leading Gibco cell culture media and sera products used in research, diagnostics, animal health, and pharmaceuticals. It suits a detail-oriented individual who enjoys collaborating in a modern manufacturing environment and is keen on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small team in a purpose-built modern manufacturing environment
• Actively operate equipment and processes while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Be involved in the strong safety and continuous improvement culture
• Train in multiple protein separation processes
• Complete day-to-day production activities and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), ensuring all information is accurate, legible, and correct to guarantee traceability
• Communicate production issues to the Production Supervisor or Team Leaders as they arise
• Carry out related duties or assigned tasks that lead to efficient and hygienic operation of the plant and business

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or physically active environment is an advantage
• Ability to do occasional evening work (approximately one evening every one or two weeks) is essential
• Minimum NCEA Level 2, with good numeracy and literacy
• Strong attention to detail
• Great teammate
• Curiosity about finding a better way

Benefits

• Overtime rate and allowances
• Annual Incentive Payments (annual bonus)
• Company provided Private Health Insurance
• Company provided Income Protection and Life Insurances
• Generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave
• At least a two-week Christmas/New Year's break
• Paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations
• Access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, mainly from 6am to 2:30pm, with some flexibility in working hours to meet production requirements
• Environmental Conditions: No contact lenses allowed (prescriptive glasses will be provided), some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), standing for full shift

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific helps make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.