QC Scientist I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With annual revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience or a Bachelor’s degree with no experience, STEM degree preferred
• HS Diploma or GED required

EXPERIENCE

• 0 - 1 year of experience in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good knowledge and understanding of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies
• Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis.
• Good presentation skills to present information to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Routine use of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Word is essential.
• Ability to write standard operating procedures, simple protocols, and reports.
• Scientific techniques include: Protein Concentration via Shimadzu and SoloVPE, Residual DNA via Real Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, Imaged Capillary Isoelectric Focusing (iCIEF), Dot Blot, Compendial Testing: pH, osmolality, and appearance of solution.

• Conduct routine compendial, purity, and impurity testing of pharmaceutical release, stability, and in-process samples by internally developed, qualified, and validated test methods.
• Support qualification and validation of test methods for pharmaceutical concentration, purity, and impurity testing.
• Assists in preparing regulatory documents and other communications with outside agencies, clients, and/or colleagues from other corporate sites.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.