Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
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.
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Discover Impactful Work:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking an outstanding QC Engineer/Scientist I to join our successful Quality Control team in Fremont, CA. As a QC Engineer/Scientist I, you will play a crucial role in performing intermediate and final release testing of raw materials, filled components, and finished goods kits. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to ensuring our products are safe and effective for our customers, as a member of the Quality Control (QC) team. Join us at Thermo Fisher, as we strive to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
A Day in the Life:
- Perform analytical and functional testing of raw materials, intermediates, finished goods kits, and/or filled bottle reagents/calibrators according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Use chemistry clinical analyzers for product testing, and accurately document test results using Excel spreadsheets and workbooks.
- Document test results, complete batch records in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
- Perform revisions and updates to QC SOPs and/or worksheets as part of our continuous improvement culture and initiate document change orders.
- Summarize test data, maintain lot histories, and evaluate data for trends and discrepancies.
- Perform out of specification investigations (OOS), and participate in investigations on nonconforming material. Document investigations using established procedures and processes.
- Support the needs of the department by performing assigned responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor.
- Actively participate in PPI, Lean, and 5S programs, when required.
Keys to Success:
Education and Experience
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Bioscience preferred (equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered).
- Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, preferably in the medical diagnostics industry preferred.
- Strong laboratory skills, including pipetting, safety, and hazardous chemical handling.
- Understanding of cGMP and its application in the work environment is preferred.
- High level of reading comprehension and ability to follow written and verbal directions with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent written communication skills to produce clear and understandable documentation.
- Strong verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
- Intermediate word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.
- Proficiency in performing simple data analysis and summarizing results.
- Basic math skills, including calculation of concentrations and dilutions, and a strong grasp of algebraic concepts.
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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. We will gladly provide reasonable accommodations covered under the ADA.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to job seekers with disabilities throughout the application process. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. Our team is here to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to pursue their career goals.
Join our team today and take the first step in your career journey with us! Visit our website at http://jobs.thermofisher.com to learn more about this position.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $58,100.00-$87,125.00.
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