Process Technician I- 12hr rotating shift
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Florence, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Florence, SC.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 135 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 22%
- Tooling 21%
- Injection molding 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Florence
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Full description from Thermo Fisher ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
for working with and handling raw materials, production intermediates, and final products. Makes decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.
requirements
as required.
- ✓Receive and check raw materials and chemical intermediate deliveries and complete appropriate records in accordance with company procedures.
Required Education
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
Preferred Education
- ✓An associate degree in a manufacturing, engineering, or maintenance field is preferred.
Required Experience
- ✓No experience is required
Preferred Experience
- ✓1 year of work experience preferred. Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, chemical processing or pharmaceutical environment preferred.
- ✓To maintain continued employment, employees hired as full-time employees must successfully complete Phase I of the Process Tech On -The Job Training program within the first 24 months of employment. This will involve learning/applying chemical technology and unit operations, math, chemistry, process equipment and control systems. Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Requirements
Employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit and to talk or hear. The employee is required to walk and stoop, or kneel, crouch approximately 80% of the time. The employee is required to ascend/ descend stairs approximately 20% of the time, lift a maximum of 50 lbs, and sit for a maximum of 4 hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include c
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Work Schedule
12 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Job Description
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
Job Description
Pay Rate- $21.50
Hours: 12 hour rotating shift (2 weeks days; 2 weeks nights) - 10%
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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Florence, SC - 6173 East Old Marion Highway
Summary
Under supervision, responsible for all operations of designated chemical process to ensure safe chemical procedures, quality standards and compliance with regulatory
Job Functions
- •The job requires employees to work rotating 12-hour shifts with 7 day per week availability and work approved overtime as needed.
- •Operate automated and manual chemical process equipment and conduct associated activities such as sampling, chemical/material handling, cleaning, and maintenance in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Procedures and Safety guidelines.
- •Maintain a clean and safe process area.
- •Perform manual and computer operations to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, as well as company policies and procedures.
- •Monitor all operations of designated chemical process to ensure safe chemical procedures, quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. Carry out to Safety & Environmental guidelines/policies as well as cGMP and other applicable regulatory agencies.
- •Make recommendations regarding improving process operations.
- •Obtain samples of process streams or products in accordance with company procedures; submit samples to lab or perform tests to resolve specific properties; Record/analyze results and take appropriate action.
- •Inspect finished product to assure adherence to specifications such as appearance, foreign substances and packaging or labeling
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered based on the above requirements.
Incredible Benefits!
Medical, Dental, and Vision – effective day 1
Paid time off and holidays
401k company match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement – available after 90 days
Employee referral bonus
Employee discount program
Employee recognition program
Charitable gift matching
Company paid parental leave
Career advancement opportunities
Proficiencies
Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment. Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems. Candidate should be able to work well with others on a team. Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to apply basic mathematical principles.
Strong attention to detail and commitments to accomplish the job timely, accurately, and safely the first time is required, as well as the ability to work closely and successfully in a team. This position will generally require the ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift in a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation to include evenings and holidays. Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and the knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
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