Commercial Packaging Room Lead - Third Shift

645-605-078-00000 Thermo Services Philippines Corp.

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Allentown, Pennsylvania, US Until 10/3/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team as a Lead Packaging/Labeling Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll manage pharmaceutical packaging operations while contributing to global healthcare. You'll provide leadership for packaging operations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while coordinating teams to deliver high-quality products that support healthcare advancement. In this role, you'll manage room operations, support team members, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High school diploma or (GED) is required

Experience:
• 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Science, engineering or related technical field
• Leadership experience preferred with ability to train, mentor and guide team members
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and quality systems
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Proficiency with computers and manufacturing systems (SAP, etc.)
• Strong mathematical skills for calculations, measurements, and reconciliation
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to stand/walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to work in various environments including clean rooms, cold rooms (-20°C to 8°C)
• Vision requirements: 20/40 corrected vision, color vision discrimination
• Ability to work overtime and various shifts as needed
• Experience with automated packaging equipment preferred
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, safety glasses, clean room garments
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

About this role

Summary

Manage pharmaceutical packaging operations, lead team, ensure GMP compliance, and improve processes.

Job title

Commercial Packaging Room Lead - Third Shift

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipgmpsopsquality systemscomputer proficiencyproblem-solvingcommunicationphysical enduranceautomated packaging

Preferred skills

trainingmentoringautomated equipmentcold room experience

Specializations

pharmaceuticalpackaginggmpleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Allentown, PA, USA

On-site City