Packaging/Labeling Technician III (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts Available)

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Job Title: Packaging / Labeling Technician III

Shifts:

First Shift: 6:15am-2:45pm

Second Shift: 3pm-11pm

Third Shift: 11pm-7:30am

Pay:

$21.75/hr (10% Shift Differential for 2nd Shift, 15% Shift Differential for 3rd Shift)

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

This position is located at our Allentown, PA site within the Clinical Trials Division. The facility supports global clinical supply chain services, including labeling, packaging, and distribution of investigational medicinal products in a cGMP-regulated environment.

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Technician III is responsible for executing advanced clinical labeling and packaging operations with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. This role supports high-quality, on-time delivery of clinical trial materials that directly impact patient safety and study success.

A Day in the Life

• Set up, operate, and monitor labeling and packaging equipment while ensuring adherence to batch records, work instructions, and quality standards

• Perform and document line clearances, in-process checks, reconciliation activities, and batch record review to ensure compliance and inspection readiness

• Identify and troubleshoot process or equipment issues, escalate as needed, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Right First Time execution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab, or a related environment

Preferred:

• Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment

• Experience with labeling and/or packaging operations in a pharmaceutical or clinical supply setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Solid understanding of cGMP requirements, GDP (Good Documentation Practices), and quality systems

• Ability to follow detailed instructions, execute batch records, and maintain accurate documentation with a high degree of accuracy

• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting packaging/labeling equipment

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team

• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office, electronic batch systems, ERP systems)

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions

• Ability to lift, push, and pull materials up to 40 lbs with or without accommodation

• Work performed in a controlled manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment requiring appropriate gowning and adherence to safety and quality procedures

• May require shift work, overtime, or weekend support based on business needs

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Pay

• Performance Related Bonus where eligible

• Annual merit performance-based increase

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

• Paid Time Off / Annual Leave

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• 401(k) with company match (if applicable)