QC Scientist Full-time

Quality Control Testing Position

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions: Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons – with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Discover Impactful Work:

When you're a part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Responsibilities:

Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with Oxoid test specifications and methods. This will include but is not limited to:

• Level 1, 2, 3 & 4 testing methods
• Media Preparation
• OOS investigation and repeats
• Raising and investigating Incidents
• Training records recorded and maintained
• Plan, track and control the progress of products under test, and provide accurate availability dates to planning and customer services
• Alerting the QC Team Leader of potential problems/failures and assist with further investigation
• Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management module
• Equipment checks and audits
• Cleaning
• Waste management
• Consumable replenishing
• Use of autoclaves
• RCA/Problem solving

Ensure processes and procedures are carried out in accordance with the laboratory and company Quality Systems

Build and maintain effective working relationships to ensure robust teamwork cross-functionally and with key collaborators (key interfaces include QC Manager, QC Lead Scientist, QC Team Leader, QA, Manufacturing Sciences, Production, Customer Services and Planning) to ensure customer service level targets are met

Taking directions from the QC Team Leader and Lead Scientist regarding prioritization of finished product and raw material testing

Engage in continuous improvement using the PPI lean methodology including standard work and tier meetings. Use PPI processes to tackle problems and improve departmental and business processes

Take on key laboratory responsibilities such as first aider, fire warden, LSG, PPI Champion etc.

Deputize for leading T1 and attending Tier 2 if required by the Team Leader

Role-model the Thermo Fisher 4I Values and use as a day-to-day guide in decision making

To fulfill the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice

Education

• Level 6 educational qualification or equivalent in a Microbiology or related subject (or QBE)
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Decision Quality – Attention to detail and a systematic approach
• Problem Solving – Effective in technical and organizational troubleshooting to root cause
• Communicates openly creating collaborative relationships by developing strong work relationships, displaying integrity and building trust across functions
• Drive for Results – Delivering consistent results by being action oriented, demonstrating organizational agility, planning optimally, and setting priorities.
• Proficiency in laboratory skills and techniques (pipetting, swabbing, streaking, pouring plates etc)
• Competency in testing at least 2 Oxoid product groups/expertise of (HPLC, Wet Chemistry, LP and RAWM, FPs, AST, DCM and FDS)
• Good numeracy skills, and ability to read and follow methods / SOPs precisely.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Significant experience of quality control testing within a microbiology laboratory environment
• Composure – Able to remain calm and work methodically under pressure
• Continuous improvement attitude
• Significant experience in using SAP and MS Office software packages

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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.

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