Engineer/Scientist I, QC Full-time

Engineer/Scientist QC 1

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 position is based in Fair Lawn, NJ, and will support the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD)/Laboratory Analytical Reagents (LAR) Business Unit.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Engineer/Scientist QC 1 will make an impact by performing fit-for-purpose testing, following operating procedures, in support of manufacturing including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques.

A Day in the Life:

• Prepare standards and samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimum supervision, as needed.
• Document and report analytical testing data in LIMS Database and in a laboratory notebook following good documentation practices.
• Assist in out of specification investigations by performing relevant testing and documenting appropriately.
• Make recommendations regarding opportunities to optimize instrumentation methods. Provide general feedback on non-instrumentation method opportunities as well.
• Apply your knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Processes focusing on supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain general lab housekeeping.
• Additional Tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university required.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of industry or other relevant market experience, preferably in chemistry or bio/pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and basic Analytical instruments is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with Analytical test methods including ACS, USP/NF, EP/BP, JP, FCC strongly preferred.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) with attention to detail, including problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with reviewing laboratory notebooks and understanding testing performed using various Analytical Chemistry Techniques and instrumentation.
• Effective problem-solving abilities using Lean methods.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to identify cost savings to the business.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $58,100.00–$87,125.00.

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