QC Scientist II

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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 II
The QC Scientist II, Scheduling will review program support needs, track QC timely delivery, and evaluate demand versus QC capacity. They will maintain electronic systems and coordinate with QC lab managers to resolve testing priorities and timelines.
What will you do
- Provide scheduling support to QCA labs, including tracking delivery metrics, assessing requests for expedited testing, and conveying priority changes.
- Efficiently connect with peers, manufacturing, QA, and QC staff to resolve scheduling issues and direct activities.
- Coordinate with QC lab managers and planning roles both on and off-site for testing priorities, evaluate feasibility for new requests, and identify when support is required.
- Interact with auditors/clients during visits and tours, as needed.
- Assist in maintaining planning and capacity models for QC.
- Other job duties as assigned.
How will you get here?
Education/ Experience
- Required: Associate’s degree with 4 or more years of relevant work experience or a bachelor’s degree with 2 or more years of relevant work experience. STEM degree preferred.
- Experience with MS Project, Excel, Word, and Smartsheet is needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of QC analytical techniques is preferred (HPLC, UPLC, CE, CGE, ELISA, Microbial, Bioassay Testing, etc).
- Understanding of cGMPs and Quality Control regulatory requirements.
- Ability to prioritize multiple timelines and coordinate testing schedules of QC labs.
- Strong presentation skills through a variety of formats (verbal, email, messenger, etc.).
- Work in a fast-paced environment with the capability to prioritize efficiently to meet timelines.
Work Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including but not limited to lab coats, gloves, eye protection, and safety shoes, as required.
- 10% Standing/Walking, able to stand for long periods, 90% Sitting at Desk/Office.
- Exposure to fumes, chemicals, acids, and bases.
Work Schedule
- Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
- 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.)
Location/Division Specific Information
- On-site Quality Control position for our Biologics Division in St. Louis, MO
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