QC Technician (Chemistry Lab)

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.

QC Technician (Chemistry Lab)

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?:

As a Sr QC Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out raw materials testing within an ISO accredited laboratory environment. Successful performance of job duties contributes to meeting testing schedules, customer satisfaction, departmental safety and quality objectives.

Essential Functions:

Perform raw material and finished goods release testing according to standard operating procedures in a timely and efficient manner. Key tasks for this role include:

• Raw Material Sampling and testing
• Water sampling and testing
• Identification by FTIR
• Basic wet chemistry techniques, karl fisher analysis, HPLC, UPLC.
• Calibration and maintenance of equipment
• May be required to perform other related duties
• Provide support to initiate and implement validation processes, technical investigations and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of written reports as and when required.
• Maintain thorough and complete product test records per in house testing procedures and in accordance with ISO 13485 standards.

Education:

Requires a bachelor’s degree within a Chemistry or a science related field, however, candidates with QC experience in a similar industry will also be considered.

Experience:

• Previous experience in QC testing within a similar manufacturing environment would be a strong advantage
• Preferably prior experience in a GMP or laboratory setting
• Preferably experience in raw material and/or water testing, identification by FTIR or experience in wet chemistry techniques, Karl Fischer analysis
• Preferably previous experience with HPLC, UPLC testing but not mandatory
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a cross functional team environment and to effectively interact with all levels of the company.

Contacts:

Will liaise extensively with all other department within the operational department. Customer and external lab communication is also expected within this role

Working Conditions:

Work in conducted in an analytical lab environment. Is required perform raw material sampling, this will involve the movement of boxes and pallets.