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Thermo Fisher Scientific to Lay Off Over 400 Employees in North Carolina

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
400
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
400 OF 122,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: North Carolina, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the closure of its factory in North Carolina, resulting in the layoff of over 400 employees. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at optimizing operations. The layoffs are expected to take effect on October 1, 2023, impacting a significant portion of the workforce at the facility. The company has not specified the reasons behind the closure but indicated that it is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency. This move raises concerns about the local job market and the future of the affected employees.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. cut 400 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 122,000 people Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 17 layoff events at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,739 employees.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.TMO
Healthcare · 122,000 employees
17
EVENTS TRACKED
2,596
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 31, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026