Engineer / Scientist QC I

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. The position is based in Fair Lawn, NJ, and will support the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD)/Laboratory Analytical Reagents (LAR) Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform fit-for-purpose testing, following operating procedures, in support of manufacturing including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimum supervision, as needed.
• Document and report analytical testing data in LIMS Database and in a laboratory notebook following good documentation practices.
• Assist in out of specification investigations by performing relevant testing and documenting appropriately.
• Make recommendations regarding opportunities to optimize instrumentation methods.
• Provide general feedback on non-instrumentation method opportunities.
• Apply knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Processes focusing on supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain general lab housekeeping.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of 1 year (2 years preferred) of industry or other relevant market experience, preferably in chemistry or bio/pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and basic Analytical instruments is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Analytical test methods including ACS, USP/NF, EP/BP, JP, FCC strongly preferred.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) with attention to detail, including problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with reviewing laboratory notebooks and understanding testing performed using various Analytical Chemistry Techniques and instrumentation.
• Effective problem-solving abilities using Lean methods.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to identify cost savings to the business.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Range of employee benefits
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation