QC Technician II (Second Shift)

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room / Freezers -22degreesF / -6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, 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.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous / toxic materials

Job Description

Second Shift : Monday - Friday 230pm - 11pm (position will need flexibility to train mostly on 1st shift)

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific to contribute to global impact through meaningful work. Collaborate with colleagues daily to advance our Mission and support customers in promoting a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.

Location / Division Specific Information :

Thermo Fisher Scientific's Grand Island, NY BioProduction sector assists in the advancement and production of biological-based therapeutics and vaccines by offering a range of high-quality cell culture media and buffers, along with tailored services for upstream cell culture, downstream purification, and analytical methods for identifying and measuring process / product impurities, in addition to a selection of disposable solutions covering the biologics process.

How Will You Make an Impact :

Seeking motivated individual with strong communication & lab skills to coordinate detailed activities within quality system for meeting quality requirements.

A Day in the Life :

Conduct wet chemical tests on production materials like salts, sugars, amino acids, and vitamins as per cGMP regulations.

Conduct physical inspection and documentation review of incoming manufacturing components.

Apply instruments like FTIR, UV vis spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, pH meter, Auto titrator.

Assess and prioritize workload daily.

Demonstrate judgment, tact and subtlety in looking after internal and external customers.

Work with various computer-based software such as Sample Manager (LIMS system), Smartsheet, Microsoft Office (Outlook / Excel / Word).

Perform other laboratory functions as assigned.

Education :

Required : High School Diploma or equivalent experience required

Preferred : AAS degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other Sciences or equivalent experience

Band 2 minimum qualifications (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) :

Required : Minimum of 1 year of work experience in QA or QC or related field

Required : Proficient oral and written communication skills are required to be effective in this role.

Preferred : Experience in a cGMP environment

Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (nice to have) :

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience in Science related studies

1-2 years of Chemistry lab experience (wet Chemistry lab work and safety protocols).

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Capability to function effectively in a fast-paced team setting, prioritize tasks accordingly.

General digital literacy, specifically in Microsoft office programs.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

• Occasionally required to enter Cold Room / Freezers -22 degrees F / -6 degrees C

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Will work with hazardous / toxic materials

What We Offer

Compensation

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions

Annual performance-based bonus

Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $16.95–$25.43.

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

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.