QC Scientist I

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Frederick, MD

75d • $53,300 - $79,925

About The Position

When you’re 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 revenues exceeding $40 billion and the industry's largest investment in R&D, we provide our people with the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. The Quality Control Scientist I is responsible for performing lab testing and troubleshooting results with a cross-functional team while fostering safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost savings daily with the QC team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related degree preferred.
• 1+ year relevant industry experience preferred (equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience may be considered).
• Skilled in basic molecular biology and/or analytical chemical testing.
• Good pipetting technique.
• Experience with Next Gen Sequencing.
• Experience in participating in problem notifications, CAPA, Out of Specification investigations, etc.
• Knowledge of general cGMP lab compliance.
• Strong quality-first approach.
• Ability to perform independently & as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a multifaceted, fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience writing & reviewing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of the 5S system and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs quality control testing of reagents and kits through various testing methods such as next-generation sequencing and purification on the Genexus platform.
• Follow good laboratory practices and cGMP.
• Assist with Out of Specification investigations as appropriate.
• Assist with updating QC testing methods, SOPs, and batch record forms to align with current laboratory practices and improvements.
• Maintain a team-first mentality and communicate effectively.
• Support product development programs, method validation, etc.
• Initiates problem reporting (deviations, non-conformances, failures, corrective and preventive actions) via TrackWise and assists with root cause investigation/analysis for OOS.
• Perform peer review of QC data packets.
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
• Help maintain the Quality Control laboratory in a safe, tidy, and efficient condition and ensure safe working practices are followed.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• Annual incentive plan bonus.
• Healthcare and a range of employee benefits.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees