QC Scientist I

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding 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, Patheon, and PPD.

QC Scientist I

Provides moderately sophisticated analyses in a chemistry or microbiological environment within defined procedures and practices. Performs analytical methods for moderately complex testing on raw materials, samples, stability, production intermediates, environmental monitoring, sterility tests, growth promotion, microbial limits tests, and/or and antimicrobial efficiency tests. Supports internal development and/or manufacturing operations. Makes detailed observations and reviews, documents, and communicates test results; recommends solutions..

A Day in the Life

• Conducts moderately sophisticated chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, packaging components, finished products, microbiological, and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Complete validated test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products for strength, impurities, identity, and dissolution by HPLC, GC, dissolution, spectroscopy, and traditional quantitative analysis, using HPLC, GC, LC/MS, dissolution, spectroscopy, and/or traditional wet chemical testing.
• Recognizes and reports out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems; recommends solutions. 
• Maintains and troubleshoots analytical instrumentation as needed. Clearly and accurately communicates the results of work by crafting documentation of the testing/analysis and acquired results.
• Records and reports results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems. May get along with clients.
• Prepares and assists in filing regulatory documents in support of internal projects. 
• Provides communications with departments, corporate sites, agencies, and clients.
• Writes SOPs and other instructional documents.
• Cleans and coordinates work area, instrumentation, and testing materials. Cleans HPLC and dissolution systems after use. 
• Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.
• Maintains the vital compliance status required by company and facility standards.

Keys to Success

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in science required, preferably in Chemistry or Biology.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience performing tests or analyses for pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products, or microbiological samples is preferred.
• Experience with common office software and chromatographic data acquisition systems is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Knowledgeable of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies.
• Knowledgeable of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis.
• Knowledgeable of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs and descriptive organic chemistry.
• Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.
• Proficiency with HPLC, GC, LC/MS and Dissolution techniques.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Good presentation skills to present information to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write SOPs, simple protocols, and reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations, to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance and correlation techniques.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, 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.

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.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Location/Division Specific Information

Position supports the High Point, NC site and the Drug Product Division (DPD).

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