QC Technician II

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Job Description 1st Shift Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM 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. Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Location/Division Specific Information: Laboratory Setting A Day in the Life: Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples using wet chemistry and instrumental techniques Operate analytical instrumentation including HPLC, atomic absorption (AA), flame photometry, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, automated titrators, and pH meters Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and solutions required for routine analytical testing Review analytical data and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, traceability, and compliance with established procedures Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Troubleshoot analytical instruments and testing issues to minimize downtime and support manufacturing schedules Identify and initiate investigations for out-of-specification (OOS), atypical, or unexpected analytical results Support investigative testing, instrument qualification, method verification, and validation activities Perform routine instrument calibration, verification, system suitability, and preventive maintenance activities Maintain laboratory operational readiness through reagent and standard expiry monitoring, inventory management, equipment logs, and general laboratory organization Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve testing issues and support timely product release Follow established SOPs, test methods, safety requirements, and quality-system procedures while maintaining an inspection-ready laboratory environment Education: Required Education: High school diploma or GED Required Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in QA or QC or related field Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong cross functional relationship building Independent self-motivated worker Physical Requirements / Work Environment Lab and warehouse environment What We Offer: Compensation Competitive Pay Performance Related Bonus where eligible 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 based in Virginia is $16.95–$25.42. 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