Job Title: QC Scientist II, Manufacturing
Req ID: 131786BR

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location:
This role is based at our Carlsbad, CA site.

What will you do?
Essential duties and responsibilities include the followings (other duties may be assigned):

• Conduct in-process and final product testing and generate testing results reports.
• Responsible for assuring that products are tested to meet the highest quality standards as determined by performance specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that QC tasks are completed according to: company policies, procedures and test methods.
• Effectively implement and maintain the company's standard operating procedures for Quality Control.
• Understands test results and pursues clarification of unusual results. Develops and uses system for anticipating and recognizing errors. Resolves discrepancies and reports results.
• Maintain inventory levels of raw materials used in quality control.
• Adheres to good documentation practices to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• May train junior level associates.

How will you get here?

Education:
• The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Biology or a closely related field with relevant experience.

Experience:
• This position requires 2+ years of work experience in a Research or GMP Quality Control laboratory.
• Current experience performing a variety of antibody based assays for bulk materials, in-process materials and finished products is highly preferred.
• Experience writing and modifying Standard Operating Procedures is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Fundamental knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as current GMP regulations and the ability to review and understand test data is highly desirable.
• Understanding and the ability to follow safety precautions and procedures which apply to the activities in the laboratory is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment is a necessity.
• Must be able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and also have the ability to work independently.
• Candidate must have strong math skills; strong scientific background; excellent skills in prioritization and achievement of goals and objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently following verbal instructions and SOPs are required.
• Flexibility, a willingness to take reasonable risks, and a passion to drive for results are key for this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employees will occasionally be exposed to hazardous materials in small amounts. Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus are required.
• The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

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.

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.