Technician Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Technician jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific encompass laboratory operations, instrument maintenance, quality control, and manufacturing support across a global scientific enterprise. The company has an established track record of sponsoring international workers in technical functions, making it a realistic target for candidates who need visa support.
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12 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights
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.
Location/Division Specific Information: Greenville, NC
Work Schedule: 12 hr. shift/days
Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Production
DESCRIPTION
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Packaging/Labeling Technician II supports AVI operations by ensuring materials, components, and packaging supplies are accurately received, stored, staged, and delivered to production areas in compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards. This role is critical to maintaining material availability and supporting uninterrupted sterile manufacturing operations. Shift hours are 6am-6pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.
A Day in Life:
- Deliver materials, components, and packaging supplies to AVI lines according to production schedules.
- Stage materials for production work orders while ensuring GMP compliance and proper material traceability.
- Perform SAP inventory transactions for material movement, issuing, and returns.
- Support component staging and replenishment to maintain continuous production flow.
- Assist with line clearance activities and removal of unused or expired materials from production areas.
- Verify material identification, lot numbers, and expiration dates prior to issuing production.
- Operate powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers safely and in accordance with site policies.
- Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Maintain clean, organized staging areas in accordance with 5S and safety standards.
- Communicate material needs with warehouse, and planning teams to prevent production interruptions.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
- Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
- Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
- Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMP guidelines, and safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting production timelines.
- Basic computer skills for inventory transactions and system entries.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching during the shift.
- Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Work performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, which may include temperature-controlled areas and moderate noise levels.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to site safety and GMP requirements.
Work Schedule
12 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights
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.
Location/Division Specific Information: Greenville, NC
Work Schedule: 12 hr. shift/days
Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Production
DESCRIPTION
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Packaging/Labeling Technician II supports AVI operations by ensuring materials, components, and packaging supplies are accurately received, stored, staged, and delivered to production areas in compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards. This role is critical to maintaining material availability and supporting uninterrupted sterile manufacturing operations. Shift hours are 6am-6pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.
A Day in Life:
- Deliver materials, components, and packaging supplies to AVI lines according to production schedules.
- Stage materials for production work orders while ensuring GMP compliance and proper material traceability.
- Perform SAP inventory transactions for material movement, issuing, and returns.
- Support component staging and replenishment to maintain continuous production flow.
- Assist with line clearance activities and removal of unused or expired materials from production areas.
- Verify material identification, lot numbers, and expiration dates prior to issuing production.
- Operate powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers safely and in accordance with site policies.
- Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Maintain clean, organized staging areas in accordance with 5S and safety standards.
- Communicate material needs with warehouse, and planning teams to prevent production interruptions.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
- Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
- Preferred: Experience in distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
- Preferred: Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers/forklifts)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMP guidelines, and safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting production timelines.
- Basic computer skills for inventory transactions and system entries.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching during the shift.
- Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Work performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, which may include temperature-controlled areas and moderate noise levels.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to site safety and GMP requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Technician Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Match your degree to the role description
Technician roles at Thermo Fisher often require a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science field. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation eligibility on the degree-to-job match, so a generic science degree with no relevant coursework can create problems during H-1B adjudication.
Target site-specific openings over corporate postings
Thermo Fisher operates manufacturing and R&D sites across the U.S. with distinct hiring needs. Technician roles at a biologics facility in Carlsbad differ significantly from those at a diagnostics plant in Asheville, so filtering by site gives you a more accurate picture of what you're applying for.
Confirm OPT eligibility before your first interview
Many Technician openings at Thermo Fisher are eligible for F-1 OPT, including STEM OPT extensions for science and engineering graduates. Verify your graduation date against your OPT start window before applying so you can give the recruiter a clear authorization timeline during the offer stage.
Ask about TN classification early in the process
Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying scientific technician roles may be eligible for TN status, which has no lottery and no annual cap. Raise this with your Thermo Fisher recruiter before the offer letter is drafted so the correct visa pathway is built into the onboarding timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsored Technician openings
Technician roles that come with visa sponsorship are not always labeled clearly in job postings. Use Migrate Mate to filter Thermo Fisher Scientific openings by sponsorship type so you're only spending time on positions where your immigration situation is already accounted for.
Prepare for PERM documentation before your H-1B anniversary
If your role qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, Thermo Fisher's immigration team typically initiates PERM labor certification with the DOL well before H-1B status expires. Gather your transcripts, employment records, and degree evaluations early so you're not causing delays when the process opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes. Thermo Fisher Scientific has a consistent history of H-1B visa sponsorship for Technician roles across its U.S. operations in areas like laboratory analysis, quality control, and manufacturing support. The company works with immigration counsel to file H-1B petitions for qualifying roles, though sponsorship is evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the position and business unit.
Which visa types are commonly used for Technician roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
H-1B is the most common pathway for long-term sponsorship in Technician roles requiring a relevant science or engineering degree. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions are widely used for recent graduates. TN visa status is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying scientific technician classifications. For permanent residency, Thermo Fisher has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions for eligible technical staff.
What qualifications are expected for Technician roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Most Technician openings at Thermo Fisher require at least a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field, along with hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience. Roles in quality control or instrument qualification often expect familiarity with GMP or GLP standards. Candidates with experience in cell culture, chromatography, or analytical instrumentation are particularly competitive for life sciences manufacturing sites.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
You can browse and apply for Technician roles directly through Thermo Fisher's careers portal. To find positions that include visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to filter Thermo Fisher Scientific openings by visa type, which saves time compared to manually reviewing individual job descriptions. When you apply, be upfront about your visa status and timeline in the initial screening so recruiters can assess sponsorship feasibility early.
How do I plan my timeline if I need Thermo Fisher to sponsor my H-1B?
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date, which means you need an offer in hand by late March at the latest. USCIS runs a lottery when registrations exceed the annual cap of 85,000. If you're on F-1 OPT, your start date can be bridged to October using your remaining OPT authorization, so aligning your offer timing with the cap filing window is critical.