Engineer/Scientist I, QC
About The Position
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: On-site Bedford, MA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. Within the Quality organization of the Bedford, MA facility, we are seeking a career-conscious multidisciplinary Scientist I for an exciting opportunity to be a part of an analytical team for a fast-growing business. This position will report to a Manager within the Quality team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on laboratory experience and a strong interest in analytical testing, chromatography, method execution, and quality support activities. This role will contribute to testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts under the guidance of senior scientists and cross-functional partners.
Requirements
- BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
- 0–2 years of experience in analytical chemistry, molecular biology assays, HPLC, chromatography, or related laboratory testing.
- Familiarity with experimental execution, data analysis, and technical documentation.
- Foundational knowledge of analytical chemistry, chromatography, laboratory testing, and analytical instrument operation.
- Ability to follow established methods, protocols, SOPs, and quality procedures with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, spectroscopy, ELISA, protein characterization, or related instrumental methods.
- Basic understanding of cGMP and ISO 13485 requirements, including documentation practices, deviations, CAPA, risk assessments, and change control.
- Ability to review data, identify trends or anomalies, and escalate technical issues appropriately.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams and summarize technical information clearly.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, analytical instrumentation, protein characterization, ELISA, spectroscopy, or related techniques is preferred.
- Experience in a regulated laboratory, quality control, manufacturing support, or cGMP/ISO environment is a plus.
- Experience with protein purification, protein characterization, or ion-exchange chromatography is a plus.
- Familiarity with statistical data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, Excel, or equivalent software is preferred.
- Basic understanding of continuous improvement practices such as Kaizen, Gemba, 3P, 5S, Standard Work, or similar lean tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform HPLC and other analytical testing to support engineering requests, manufacturing scale-up, raw material characterization, second sourcing, validation, and QC projects.
- Support method crossover validation, real-time stability studies, method transfer, continuous improvement, and product/process sustainment activities under guidance.
- Assist with coordination of testing, validation, and method transfer activities in collaboration with QC, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and NPI teams.
- Participate in raw material characterization and second sourcing projects, including protein characterization and comparability testing as assigned.
- Support HPLC/chromatography method execution, basic troubleshooting, and documentation of observations or issues.
- Review and follow analytical procedures, SOPs, test methods, and quality documents; provide input on improvements related to compliance, method performance, and data integrity.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, and presentations.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, including basic statistical analysis where appropriate, to support investigations, validations, and site quality initiatives.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including routine use, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting as needed.
- Support quality-related issues, investigations, and corrective actions in collaboration with senior scientists and cross-functional teams.
- Work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with team members to meet project timelines and changing priorities.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
- Healthcare
- Company 401k
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
- Accident and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
