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QC Scientist I

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Greenville, NC, USA
Posted on Aug 28, 2025

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse

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.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Location/Division Specific Information

Greenville, NC

Hours: 6pm - 6:30am (2-2-3 schedule with 15% shift differential)

POSITION SUMMARY

A successful person will perform Environmental Monitoring tasks in support of Steriles production within classified areas. The individual is encouraged to follow the 4i Values that are held in high regards by the company when completing their work. The four values are integrity, innovation, intensity, and involvement. The job function includes aseptic technique which requires the individual to gain knowledge of aseptic gowning as well as working in cleanrooms in order to monitor the area while sterile products are filled and manufactured.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform analyses including instrumental and automated methods using prescribed procedures and techniques.
  • Generate valid data, report results on appropriate database compared to established specifications while adhering to GMPs.
  • Compare laboratory results with specifications for acceptability and determine if repetition or OOS is required.
  • Maintain equipment and troubleshooting instrumentation problems, procedural problems or production problems.
  • Review and understand SOPs and analytical procedures as needed.
  • Schedule activities to meet target dates for customer needs.
  • Follow all job-related safety and other training requirements.
  • Perform tasks as assigned by area supervision or designee.
  • Able to withstand extended periods of standing and/or walking and bending.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a biology/ related field is preferred. An associate's degree in a science related field, preferably Biology, is minimally required.
  • 1+ years related experience performing chemical tests with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical techniques, working knowledge of EMPOWER is a plus. 2 years of experience preferred.
  • knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access and is familiar using each program.
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills are a plus when performing this job.
  • Organization and detailed planning skills are seen as major pros for this job function.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures
  • As our supported area of the company is a fast-paced environment a person who enjoys a constantly evolving environment will do well.
  • Good knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs are a plus.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
  • Ability to apply mathematical operations.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift, carry, and/or move light to medium weights of 25-50 pounds, occasionally pushing or pulling 50-100+pounds. Arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time. Strong eyesight to interact with a keyboard, computer screen, handle machinery, and review documents for extended durations. Capability to remain seated, extend arms, communicate verbally, and listen attentively for extended durations.