Production Assistant

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

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:
Thermo Scientific Microbiology Sdn Bhd, Melaka, Melaka.

How Will You Make an Impact?:
You will contribute directly to the production of high-quality microbiology products that support critical healthcare and laboratory testing worldwide. By following SOPs, maintaining ISO standards, and supporting production efficiency, you help ensure consistent quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform production activities according to approved SOPs, batch records, and safety requirements.
• Handle materials, equipment, and cleaning activities to support smooth production flow and quality compliance.
• Report abnormalities, support troubleshooting, and work collaboratively with supervisors and team members.

Education: (NA or APAC)
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Education: (EMEA)
SPM or equivalent qualification is required. A Technical Certificate, Vocational Training, or relevant Apprenticeship in manufacturing, laboratory, or related technical fields is an added advantage.

Experience:
Required: No previous work experience required
Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety guidelines in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of production processes, quality awareness, and attention to detail.
• Good teamwork, communication skills, and willingness to learn and adapt to shift work.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a production environment.
• Ability to handle materials, equipment, and containers in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work in a controlled manufacturing environment, including shift work, PPE usage, and adherence to hygiene and safety requirements.

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