Work Schedule

12 hr 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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Working at heights

Job Description

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 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 take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges.

Location/Division Specific Information

As part of the Pharma Services Group (PSG), the High Point, NC site is a commercial manufacturing and development facility specializing in gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels). Recognized as a Softgel Center of Excellence since 1996, the site provides development, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing using a variety of proprietary softgel technologies.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Gelatin Lead, you will provide daily leadership and technical guidance to the gelatin production team to ensure the timely preparation of high-quality gelatin used in the encapsulation process. You will help maintain compliance with cGMP requirements, support continuous improvement initiatives, and promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence while meeting production goals.

A Day in the Life

• Lead and coordinate daily gelatin manufacturing activities, including weighing raw materials, loading gelatin silos, mixing Gel Manufacturing Records (GMRs), monitoring temperatures, and ensuring gel quality for encapsulation.

• Train, coach, and support team members on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP requirements, safety practices, Automated Gelatin Manufacturing System (AGMS) operations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Monitor production schedules, troubleshoot process or equipment issues, complete production documentation, communicate with supervisors and cross-functional teams, and ensure equipment cleaning and changeovers are completed according to validated procedures.

Education

North America (NA)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate degree or technical education in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production, operations, or a related manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience operating gelatin manufacturing or encapsulation equipment.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating production activities, or serving as a lead operator.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Experience with SAP, electronic batch records, or manufacturing execution systems.

• Experience training and mentoring production personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of gelatin manufacturing processes, softgel production, cGMP regulations, SOPs, and Good Documentation Practices.

• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, maintain production schedules, and collaborate effectively with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a 12-hour shift.

• Frequently lift, push, pull, or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.

• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hairnets, beard covers (if applicable), safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear.

• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, humidity, moving mechanical equipment, and food/pharmaceutical-grade raw materials while maintaining strict cGMP, safety, and cleanliness standards.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Pay

• Performance-Related Bonus (where eligible)

• Annual Merit Performance-Based Increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off / Annual Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Training and Professional Development