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 complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled 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. 

How will you make an impact?
 
The QC Technician II performs laboratory analysis on products for the purpose of releasing product, assessing stability, facilitating complaint investigation, effecting raw material release, facilitating value assignments, and supporting other technical service groups.


What will you do?  
 

• Prepare samples for testing and tests and releases product in accordance with written test procedures
• Schedule testing to meet department and plant commitments.
• Troubleshoot test procedures and/or equipment when problems arise.
• Evaluate analytical results and determines conformance to specification; must be able to detect deviations and out of specifications events.
• Maintain instrumentation/equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s labeling and in-house audit and calibration procedures.
• Maintain records and logs in accordance with procedures and GMP.
• Assist in training laboratory personnel on lab procedures and operations of instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain working laboratory inventory.
• Other laboratory functions as deemed necessary to support the business needs of the company.

How will you get there?  
 

• Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related field with two years of laboratory experience. BS or BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related field preferred with one year or less of laboratory experience.  Required area of experience in Analytical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology or Clinical Chemistry.

 Physical Requirements:  
 

• Normal laboratory/office environment.
• Position may require frequent communication and walking to other areas in which designated PPE will be required.
• Position will require sitting and standing.
• Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

 
 Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:  
 

• Experience in one or more of the following: Analytical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, or Clinical Chemistry.
• Ability to organize work effectively to meet scheduling commitments.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with limited assistance.
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime
• Ability to interact with all departments and occasional contact with outside sources
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO requirements
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required.

This position is not approved for relocation benefits.