Operator

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able 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 etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Location: Middletown, VA

Join Our Team as an Operator II, Manufacturing

Be part of a team that makes a global impact! Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Every day, we tackle the world's toughest challenges - from protecting the environment to finding cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Shift:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, M-F

A Day in the Life:

• Operate Machinery: Efficiently and safely manage assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and make vital adjustments.
• Setup and Maintenance: Participate in line opening and machine setup.
• Compliance: Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies to the Area Supervisor.
• Quality Control: Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance. Continuously supervise products for defects.
• Process Improvement: Suggest improvements to improve the production process.
• Training: Assist in training and developing peers.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field.
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing), including technical and scientific language.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 10 hours a day).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, bending, grasping, and crouching.

What We Offer:

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.

Excellent Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1.
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access:
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Join us and be part of something bigger. Help us make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer!

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.

We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.

If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.

For more information, please review:

Thermo Fisher’s press release

Astorg press release