Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Packaging / Labeling Technician II in Ward Hill, Massachusetts
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, 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.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
Job Description
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.
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Thermo Fisher’s 4I Values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement—through their daily work, with a strong foundation in Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement (CI). This includes consistently following all safety and compliance requirements (Haz ID submissions), ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards, maintaining a high level of performance and accountability, actively identifying and supporting process improvements (PPI/JDI), and collaborating effectively across teams to meet business objectives.
Location/Division Specific Information:
The Repack team at Ward Hill supports the safe, compliant packaging of chemical products across both regulated and non-regulated environments. Operations span powders, liquids, glovebox processing, pumping, labeling, and custom bulk packaging.
How Will You Make an Impact?:
You will independently execute repack operations across multiple process areas while supporting team performance, safety, and quality.
A Day in the Life:
Packaging Technicians support the safe, accurate, and compliant execution of repack operations across a variety of process areas. Daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Performing material and product handling, including movement, staging, and organization of bulk materials, intermediates, and finished goods
Handling and verifying components such as containers, closures, labels, and packaging materials
Repackaging chemical products, including powders and liquids, in both regulated and non-regulated environments
Operating within controlled environments such as gloveboxes and hoods
Utilizing production equipment including pumps, scales, sealing tools, and related systems
Executing labeling, verification, and fulfillment of standard and custom bulk orders
Supporting material flow, order readiness, and movement of work through operational processes
Participating in cross-functional activities aligned with business needs and operational priorities
Level Expectations – Band II:
Demonstrates reliability by adhering to company attendance and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies, ensuring consistent coverage and proactive communication of any absences or schedule changes
Performs repack functions with minimal supervision
Follows SOPs, work instructions, and safety requirements consistently and accurately
Demonstrates a Safety-First mindset, including willingness to Stop the Line and escalate concerns
Actively participates in Hazard Identification (Haz ID) and supports resolution of identified risks
Consistently contributes to the Just Do It (JDI) program by identifying, submitting, and supporting implementation of improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency
Demonstrates consistent ownership of Cost to Work Here (Safety, Time & Attendance, Quality, and PPI) in daily work execution
Demonstrates ownership of quality, safety, and documentation in daily work
Supports troubleshooting of routine operational issues
Builds proficiency across multiple work areas and processes
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
Required: Demonstrate ability to work independently across the repack functions
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to follow written procedures with strong attention to detail
Basic math skills for weighing and counting
Ability to work in a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong manual dexterity and hand coordination
Willingness to learn and perform multiple functions across all process areas
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, bend, and move for extended periods of time
Strong manual dexterity and hand coordination required to handle small containers, closures, labels, and tools with precision
Ability to perform repetitive hand motions such as sealing, labeling, crimping, and weighing
Ability to work in a warehouse and regulated manufacturing environment
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods
Some degree of PPE required, including safety glasses, gloves, gowns, respirators, or lab coats
Work environment may include varying temperatures, loud noise levels, and odors
What We Offer:
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $16.78–$25.16.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.