QC Scientist I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or another science field or 4 years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Quality control incoming material, and/or raw material experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cGMP experience preferred
• Basic technical writing skills (i.e. SOPs, training documents, etc.)
• Experience with aseptic technique required.
• Ability to use standard computer programs such a MS Excel, Word, and Access
• Detailed oriented & results driven
• Ability to work weekend as required but should be fairly minimal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks, needing supervision or support to resolve sophisticated issues.
• Possess strong communication (verbal and written) and effective organization skills.
• Ability to identify issues, brainstorm solutions, and utilize the PPI (Practical Process Improvements) Business System to find a better way.
• Must be very observant with a high attention to detail.
• Proven examples of integrity that aligns with our values.
• Inconsistent heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. is required.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• Cleanroom: No Hair Products, Jewelry, Makeup, Nail Polish, Perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc. allowed
• Cold Room/Freezers – 22 degrees
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

You will infiltrate a team of hardworking individuals that consistently go above and beyond to meet the needs of manufacturing. The job is very fast paced and changing therefore the ability to switch tasks quickly is desired! In the department, we perform inspections and/or sampling on incoming materials including bulk gasses and cell banks. This includes the review and disposition of raw materials. Raw material sampling requires gowning into a clean room environment and maintaining sterile techniques. You will support general sampling functions such as ordering and stocking sampling supplies, maintaining chemical retain inventory, and managing hazardous waste disposal. You will assist with drafting and revising standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other department owned documentation. You will draft or assist in deviation investigations to ensure timely closure of investigations. Lastly, assist in completing preventative maintenance tasks for the department.