Work Schedule Other Environmental Conditions Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed Job Description When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific at our Swindon site, you become part of one of the UK’s leading sterile manufacturing hubs—an environment driven by precision, innovation, and operational excellence. Our site plays a key role in delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. As part of a fast-growing global organization, you will be supported with the tools, training, and development opportunities needed to perform at your best and grow your career. Key Responsibilities Freeze-Drying Operations Execute freeze-drying cycles according to the production plan. Monitor all freeze-drying cycle parameters to ensure optimal and compliant operating conditions. Operate freeze driers for both routine production and test cycles. Perform visual checks and review graphical data to confirm correct system performance. GMP Documentation & Compliance Complete all GMP documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Report abnormal trends, alarms, or deviations via SCADA data and follow defined escalation pathways. Prepare and compile freeze-drying cycle records for inclusion in batch manufacturing documentation. Initiate deviation reports and support investigations into unexpected variations. Process & Equipment Support Assist in optimizing lyophilization processes to improve efficiency and reliability. Monitor key utilities (pressure, levels, flow) to ensure uninterrupted operations. Load consumables and maintain required inventory for freeze-drying support systems. Perform basic equipment interventions (e.g., clamp adjustments, nitrogen filter changes, leak checks). Report utility or equipment alarms promptly to enable rapid maintenance response. Environmental Monitoring Monitor environmental conditions in cleanrooms and support areas via FMS. Identify abnormal trends and ensure appropriate escalation according to SOPs. Compile routine environmental monitoring printouts for QA review and approval. Additional Production Activities Support other production-related operations during low lyophilization activity periods. Health & Safety Follow all emergency procedures and safe systems of work. Adhere to EH&S requirements and maintain strong safety behavior. Experience & Qualifications ONC in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering, or Instrumentation. Experience in a pharmaceutical environment, ideally with freeze-dryer operations. Strong understanding of cGMP. Proficiency with SCADA systems and computerized process monitoring. Experience operating equipment with multiple cycles and complex functionality. Key Attributes Detail-oriented, methodical, and highly disciplined. Strong judgment based on SOPs, validated parameters, and experience. Ability to work independently within a 24/7 shift pattern and take accountability for repetitive critical operations. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to seek cross-functional support when needed to maintain process reliability. Ready to make an impact? Apply now. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.