QC Technician II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:
Grand Island, NY (Staley Road)

How Will You Make an Impact?
As a QC Technician within the Microbiology team is responsible for supporting microbiological testing and routine laboratory operations within a cGMP-regulated environment. This role ensures timely and compliant execution of testing, environmental monitoring, and general lab upkeep to maintain a state of inspection readiness.

A Day in the Life:

Microbiological Testing

• Perform routine microbiological testing including, but not limited to:
  • Sterility Testing
  • pH/osmo testing
  • Conductivity testing
  • Bioburden testing
  • Endotoxin testing (if applicable)
• Incubate, read, and record test results in accordance with SOPs

Laboratory Operations & Upkeep

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the microbiology laboratory
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection of workspaces and equipment
• Monitor and document environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.)
• Ensure laboratory supplies and media inventory are stocked and within expiry

Compliance & Documentation

• Accurately document all activities in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems (e.g., LIMS)
• Follow all cGMP, GDP, and data integrity requirements
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls as needed

Equipment & Maintenance

• Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and qualification support for lab equipment (e.g., incubators, autoclaves, particle counters)
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate as needed

Education: (EMEA)
High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.

Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field (or equivalent experience)

Experience:
Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in QA or QC or related field
Preferred: 0-2+ years in a microbiology/QC lab, preferably within a cGMP environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Understanding of microbiological techniques and contamination control principles

• Familiarity with cGMP regulations and aseptic practices

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Ability to work in controlled environments (e.g., cleanrooms)

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work in laboratory and controlled cleanroom environments

• May require gowning (e.g., ISO classified areas)

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks

• Occasional weekend or shift work may be required

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 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards