QC Scientist II - Days

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Cincinnati, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Oral Solid Dose site in Cincinnati provides drug development and commercial manufacturing services, specializing in advanced dosage forms. The QC Scientist II performs and documents routine chemical and physical testing in support of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. The role tests raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples; reviews and communicates results; and helps maintain laboratory readiness and compliance.

Testing includes internally developed and compendial methods, as well as analysis of pharmaceutical materials and products for strength, impurities, identity, and other quality attributes. The scientist follows applicable laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements, and maintains required training and compliance status.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a physical science, preferably Chemistry or Biology; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Good understanding of analytical instrumentation and qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
• Awareness of pharmaceutical quality and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage workload and seek additional assignments when available.
• Initiative in pursuing training and sharing knowledge with team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to laboratory work and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform laboratory tasks requiring manual dexterity, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience performing chemical testing with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and physical testing using internally developed and compendial methods.
• Analyze pharmaceutical materials and products for strength, impurities, identity, and other quality attributes using HPLC, GC, dissolution, spectroscopy, or wet chemistry methods, as applicable.
• Recognize and promptly report out-of-specification, unexpected, or non-routine results and analytical issues.
• Perform instrument calibrations or verifications as required.
• Prepare test solutions, including diluents and mobile phases.
• Record, review, and communicate results in accordance with laboratory procedures and systems.
• Clean and maintain laboratory work areas and instrumentation.
• Follow applicable SOPs, GMP, GLP, and safety requirements, and maintain required training and compliance status.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) company match up to 6% after one year.
• Tuition reimbursement, eligible after 90 days.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee discount program.
• Recognition program.
• Charitable gift matching.
• Company-paid parental leave.
• Vital role equipment provided, including computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• Personal protective equipment provided, including lab coats, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

What This Job Offers

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