QC Scientist I

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Greenville, NC

1d•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. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Greenville, NC site is a large, multipurpose pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging campus supporting both clinical and commercial production. The site specializes in solid oral dose and sterile manufacturing, including aseptic filling, biologics production, lyophilization, and advanced drug product technologies. With end-to-end capabilities from formulation through packaging, and a strong track record of regulatory compliance, Greenville is a leader in innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing—including Thermo Fisher’s first fully continuous manufacturing line. Discover Impactful Work: As a QC Scientist I, you will perform environmental monitoring activities in support of sterile manufacturing within classified cleanroom environments. This role is essential to ensuring product quality, maintaining compliance with GMP standards, and supporting the production of critical pharmaceutical products. You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are expected to embody Thermo Fisher’s 4i Values: Integrity, Innovation, Intensity, and Involvement. A Day in the Life: Review daily schedules and determine assigned production or lab support area Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms supporting aseptic manufacturing lines Conduct routine and batch-related testing using validated methods and instrumentation Gown and work within classified environments for extended periods Analyze samples (e.g., media plates), verify results, and document data in systems Support production lines throughout the shift, ensuring accuracy and compliance Collaborate with team leads and subject matter experts for training and guidance Assist with troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives Most work is performed directly in cleanroom environments supporting production rather than in a traditional laboratory setting

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a science-related field (minimum requirement)
Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Word, Access)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and planning abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field (preferred)
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
2+ years of relevant lab or production-related experience preferred
Experience with instrumentation and data reporting preferred
Cleanroom or GMP experience is a plus
Understanding of pharmaceutical GMPs preferred
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental monitoring activities in support of sterile manufacturing within classified cleanroom environments.
Review daily schedules and determine assigned production or lab support area
Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms supporting aseptic manufacturing lines
Conduct routine and batch-related testing using validated methods and instrumentation
Gown and work within classified environments for extended periods
Analyze samples (e.g., media plates), verify results, and document data in systems
Support production lines throughout the shift, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Collaborate with team leads and subject matter experts for training and guidance
Assist with troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform environmental monitoring using validated methods and procedures
Generate, review, and report data in accordance with GMP requirements
Compare results to specifications and support investigations (e.g., OOS)
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation
Review and follow SOPs and analytical procedures
Support production timelines and customer needs
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Complete additional duties as assigned