Quality Control Technician II - 2nd Shift

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Compensation: $18.65 - 25.00/HR
Shift: 2nd Shift
Shift Differential: +10%
Shift Schedule: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Mon - Fri


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.


How Will You Make an Impact?
The QC Technician II will make an impact by performing fit-for-purpose testing, following operating procedures, in support of manufacturing including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform fit-for-purpose testing, following operating procedures, in support of manufacturing including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques.

• Prepare standards and samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimum supervision, as needed.

• Document and report analytical testing data in LIMS Database and in a laboratory notebook following good documentation practices.

• Assist in out of specification investigations by performing relevant testing and documenting appropriately.

• Make recommendations regarding opportunities to optimize instrumentation methods. Provide general feedback on non-instrumentation method opportunities as well.

• Apply your knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Processes focusing on supporting continuous improvement activities.

• Maintain general lab housekeeping.

• Additional Tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university strongly preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of industry or relevant experience, preferably in chemistry or bio/pharmaceutical industry preferred

• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry, basic analytical instruments, and chromatography is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with Analytical test methods including ACS, USP/NF, EP/BP, JP, FCC strongly preferred.

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) with attention to detail, including problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with reviewing laboratory notebooks and understanding testing performed using various Analytical Chemistry Techniques and instrumentation.

• Effective problem-solving abilities using Lean methods.

• Engage in process improvement initiatives to identify cost savings to the business.

What We Offer:
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position QC Technician II based in New Jersey is $18.00–$26.00.

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