Sr QC Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Pay Rate $33.00

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.

The Micro QC Analyst I is part of the Quality Assurance Department at Ridgefield, NJ. This role is responsible for providing the day-to-day operation, testing and EM monitoring for the Micro team.

HOURS:

Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Flexible start time required) Some flex in the start and end times may be allowed; weekend work and overtime as required.

• Requird Education:
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred Education:
• BA/BS in Microbiology/Biology with 2+ years’ experience in CGMP, pharma or lab environment is preferred
• Required Experience:
• 2 year minimum must have previous quality control microbiology or pharma lab environment experience.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience in bioburden testing, membrane filtration, sterility isolator testing, conductivity, total organic carbon or endotoxin assays is preferred
• Basic knowledge of aseptic manufacturing environmental monitoring of Grade A-D Areas.
• SOP review, creation and approval is preferred
• OOS investigations writing is preferred 
• Basic knowledge of compliance with all cGMP standards, safety and environmental regulations and company SOPs.   
• Data entry of EM sampling results, LIMS, logbooks, and other miscellaneous lab data. 
• Interact with Project Teams and cross-functional groups related to site operations
• Cohesive Micro player in the Micro department who is willing to assist or help a fellow analyst.

Analyst Competencies:

The Micro QC Analyst I is expected to act on and demonstrate the Thermo Fisher LEAD competencies:

• Act for Change: Embrace change and innovation and initiate new and improved ways of working.
• Cooperate transversally: Collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders and partners across the organization to positively impact business results.
• Develop People: Take responsibility for developing one’s self and mentor other Micro Personnel in anticipation of future business needs or to assist the micro department.

Health & Safety

• It is required that individuals care for their own safety and wellbeing. Individuals must promote a safe working environment for employees and contractors working in their area of responsibility.
• The individual must support all ThermoFisher and site HSE policies as well as ensure that work performed is compliant with local HSE regulations.
• Individuals must complete all required HSE trainings. Everyone is required to report all accidents and incidents and support investigations in their areas of responsibility. Individuals must ensure timely closure of HSE actions owned by their departments.

Physical Requirements include the capacity to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, kneel, reach and stretch, and to stand for at least 4 hours.

• BA/BS in Microbiology/Biology with 2+ years’ experience in CGMP, pharma or lab environment is required.
• Practical experience in general microbiology laboratory techniques working with bacteria, yeast and mold.
• Prior experience with data review, authoring SOPS, Change Controls, out of specification investigations and report writing is recommended. 
• Working knowledge of cGMPs in pharmaceuticals/biological/aseptic/medical device manufacturing
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel and between departments
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong communicator
• Works independently

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 New Jersey is $23.80–$35.69.

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