Engineer/Scientist II, QC

Thermo Fisher Scientific • West Hills, CA

6d • Onsite

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. DESCRIPTION: Join our Quality Control team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where you'll make meaningful contributions to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As an Engineer/Scientist II, QC, you'll perform testing and analysis to ensure product quality while working with state-of-the-art analytical equipment in a GMP environment. You'll conduct testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using various analytical techniques, evaluate test data, document results, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while working alongside colleagues who share your commitment to science and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience required, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Proficiency in analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, MS, spectrophotometry
• Experience with microbiological and biochemical testing methods
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and investigation of out-of-specification results
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with laboratory information management systems
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards (ISO, FDA, USP, EP)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written/verbal procedures accurately
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology or related scientific field
• Additional certifications in Quality Control/GMP practices beneficial
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems requirements
• Experience with laboratory automation systems preferred
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles beneficial

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and analysis to ensure product quality.
• Work with state-of-the-art analytical equipment in a GMP environment.
• Conduct testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using various analytical techniques.
• Evaluate test data.
• Document results.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level