Job Description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

Within our Life Sciences business, our teams support cutting-edge genomic technologies that help advance precision medicine, accelerate research, and improve patient outcomes worldwide. From oncology to reproductive health, our work helps deliver faster, more actionable insights when it matters most.

How you will make an impact

As a Team Lead in Manufacturing Operations, you will play a critical role in guiding a high-performing team while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and production delivery.

You will lead daily operations on second shift, coordinating activities to meet production schedules while maintaining strict adherence to cGMP standards. Beyond execution, you’ll help shape a culture where continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration drive results.

Your leadership will directly support the production of innovative solutions that empower our customers—and ultimately impact patients and communities around the world.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing colleagues to achieve performance, quality, and safety goals
• Coordinate production activities to meet schedule adherence and equipment efficiency targets
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues and optimize workflows
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Conduct performance reviews, provide training, and support career development
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO standards, and internal quality systems
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics across production operations

How you will get here

• Minimum requirement is an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in a regulated industry (pharma, biotech, or similar)
• Background in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical field preferred
• 2+ years proven experience leading teams (5+ colleagues) in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and manufacturing documentation
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and functions
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems and Microsoft Office tools

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $28.56–$42.84.

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