Quality Control Technician II - 2nd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•$18 - $26•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, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
2 years of industry or relevant experience, preferably in chemistry or bio/pharmaceutical industry preferred
Hands-on experience with wet chemistry, basic analytical instruments, and chromatography is preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university strongly preferred

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 as well.
Apply your knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Processes focusing on supporting continuous improvement activities.
Maintain general lab housekeeping.
Additional Tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Annual merit performance-based increase
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
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