Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

QC Technician II

Second Shift: Monday - Friday 230pm - 11pm (position will need flexibility to train mostly on 1st shift)

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Grand Island, NY BioProduction division supports developers and manufacturers of biological-based therapeutics and vaccines with a portfolio of premium cell culture media and buffers as well as on site custom services dedicated to upstream cell culture, downstream purification, analytics for detection and quantitation of process/product impurities, and a catalog of single-use solutions spanning the biologics workflow.

How Will You Make an Impact:

Incoming Quality Control Technician II performs wet chemical analyses and inspections on production commodities and raw materials (i.e. salts, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, etc) following established methods and SOPs in accordance to cGMPs.

We need a motivated individual with excellent communication and laboratory skills to coordinate and complete planned and detailed activities within a quality system to ensure product, process, system, or equipment quality requirements are met.

A Day in the Life:

Perform wet chemical analyses based on both internal and Compendia (USP, EP, ACS, etc) based methodologies.

Physical inspection and documentation review of incoming manufacturing components.

Work with instruments such as FTIR, UV vis spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, pH meter, Auto titrator.

Assess and prioritize workload daily.

Demonstrate judgment, tact and diplomacy; in taking care of internal and external customers.

Work with various computer based software such as Sample Manager (LIMS system), SmartSheet, Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word).

Other laboratory functions as assigned.

Education:Required: High School Diploma requiredPreferred: AAS degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other Sciences

Band 2 minimum qualifications (Quality Assurance and Quality Control):

Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in QA or QC or related fieldRequired: Proficient oral and written communication skills are required to be effective in this role.Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environmentPreferred Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (nice to have):Bachelors’ degree in Science related studies1-2 years of Chemistry lab experience (wet Chemistry lab work and safety protocols).Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.Ability to work in a high paced team environment, prioritize work accordingly.General digital literacy, specifically in Microsoft office programs.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistanceAdherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety StandardsOccasionally required to enter Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees CSome degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

What We Offer

CompensationCompetitive Hourly Pay RateAdditional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positionsAnnual performance-based bonusAnnual merit performance-based increase

Excellent BenefitsBenefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher ScientificMedical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1Paid Time Off & Designated Paid HolidaysRetirement Savings PlanTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCareer Advancement Opportunities

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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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.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $16.95–$28.25.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards