Thermo Fisher Scientific said it will close a manufacturing facility in Franklin, Massachusetts, and eliminate up to 80 positions as it continues to pare its manufacturing footprint. Layoffs tied to the closure will occur between Dec. 31, 2026, and Dec. 31, 2027, according to an updated state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. The Franklin site employs about 200 workers, 120 of which are expected to relocate to other Thermo Fisher facilities in Massachusetts. The sit...