QC Scientist II - Days

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Scientist II performs and documents routine chemical and physical testing in support of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Oral Solid Dose site in Cincinnati. 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 uses internally developed and compendial methods and may assess strength, impurities, identity, and other quality attributes through techniques such as HPLC, GC, dissolution, spectroscopy, or wet chemistry. The position requires following laboratory procedures and applicable GMP, GLP, and safety requirements, maintaining training and compliance status, and working in a laboratory and cleanroom environment with required PPE. The stated schedule is standard Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, as needed.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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 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 applicable analytical methods.
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.