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QC Scientist I:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, or improving patient diagnostics and therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Summary of position:

Support internal development and manufacturing by observing, documenting, and communicating test results.

Essential Functions:

Completes routine chemical and physical testing of raw materials using internally developed and compendial test methods. Implements validated test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials for strength, impurities, identity, and characteristics by applying HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and/or traditional wet chemical testing. Identifies and reports out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems. Conducts daily instrument calibrations / verifications as needed. Communicates the results of work clearly and accurately through precise documentation of the testing/analysis and acquired results. Documents and reports analysis results following prescribed lab procedures and systems. Prepares test solutions including medias and mobile phases. Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of work area and instrumentation. Carries out all responsibilities in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Upholds the necessary compliance standards mandated by company and facility protocols.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, preferably in Chemistry or Biology.

Experience:

Typically requires no previous related experience. Experience performing chemical tests with chromatographic, spectroscopic, other analytical techniques or Compendial testing preferred.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Proficiencies:

Good knowledge and understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses. Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry. Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems. Follow all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods and analyst’s guidelines. Demonstrates efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet required workload. Actively seek additional assignments when testing in primary area of responsibility is completed. Takes initiative and independently pursues training and/or learning opportunities to improve personal skills and share skills with other team members. Proven interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

Requires physical coordination to move around office, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch; lift 10-35 pounds; grasp, type, use a keyboard, sit, reach, talk, hear.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 80,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our unusual mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.