Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Working at heights

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.

We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.

If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.

For more information, please review:

Thermo Fisher’s press release

Astorg press release

Responsibilities:

• Accountability for management of maintenance activities (planned and unplanned), utilising operational excellence and continuous improvement activities to improve equipment reliability and ensure minimal equipment downtime across site including manufacturing.
• SME expert for manufacturing area, making independent judgement based on expertise.
• During reactive maintenance incidents, actively using known fault finding techniques, problem solving and lean manufacturing techniques to identify the true root cause of the issue – document and implement corrective actions.
• Complete all necessary documentation regarding maintenance activities, including highlighting errors or bad practices and making suggestions for improvements either to systems or equipment, and take ownership for progressing required documentation (e.g. Change Controls, Validation documents, etc) through to completion, in line with Company procedures.
• Utilise available resource, where appropriate, to obtain services/components, generating, completing and obtaining the appropriate documentation and approval to proceed (e.g. Purchase Orders, spares requests, quotations, etc).
• Close working relationship and regular collaboration with internal customers to provide maximum effect from focussed improvement in alignment with business priorities.
• Effective collaboration with third parties, (equipment vendors, Specialist contractors etc) to factor in equipment and system obsolescence.
• Monitor, control and adjust critical spares holding as required.
• Provide justification for the upgrade and improve equipment as appropriate.
• Write clear and accurate maintenance instructions.
• Drive improvements within the maintenance team to maximise efficiency within the Production and Maintenance departments to Lean the process, eliminating or reducing waste and/or non-value adding activities.
• Be accountable and responsible for ensuring all activities in your manufacturing area are effectively closed on time, in line with agreed targets and timelines (e.g. Area Shutdowns, PPM, Deviations, Change Controls, Training, etc).
• Ensure the workplace is kept clean and tidy in line with 5Sprinciples, maximising efficiency.
• Coach and upskill of engineering and non-engineering staff.
• Provide cover for all aspects of site support as defined within local procedures.
• Work on projects as defined by engineering management.
• Comply with GMP requirements and company rules, policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Technical / Trade Certification
• Experienced engineer with at least 5 years industry experience. With a good understanding of electrical control and automated systems.
• Proactive logical approach to problem solving utilising lean manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to work to critical timelines.
• Effective communication skills.