Sr Operator, Manufacturing

Posted:
6/3/2026, 11:52:52 AM

Location(s):
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom ⋅ Scotland, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Senior Operator – Band 3(Nigh Shift)

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:

The Senior Operator – Band 3 role supports manufacturing and operational activities within a fast-paced production environment while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence, continuous improvement initiatives, and timely product delivery.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Senior Operator, you will play a key role in maintaining efficient production operations while ensuring products meet Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high-quality standards. Your contribution will help deliver critical products and solutions that support customers worldwide in advancing healthcare, research, and scientific innovation.

A Day in the Life:

  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing or production equipment following approved procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Support daily production targets while maintaining compliance with cGMP, quality, and documentation requirements.
  • Collaborate with team members, supervisors, engineering, and quality teams to resolve operational issues and drive continuous improvement activities.

Education: (NA or APAC)

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Education: (EMEA)

High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 3–5 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, laboratory, or related environment.
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment.
Preferred: Experience working in a clean room environment.
Preferred: Experience operating and troubleshooting complex manufacturing or electromechanical systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standard operating procedures and documentation practices accurately.
  • Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or production setting.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment while supporting operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing systems or production documentation tools.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to train or support junior operators when required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
  • May be required to lift materials up to specified site limits.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing, laboratory, or clean room environment while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or overtime as business needs require.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine