Sr. QC Technician - 1st Shift
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
Compensation: $28.00/hr - 32.00/hr
Shift: First Shift (Mon - Fri)
Location: Chelmsford, MA
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.
Discover Impactful Work:
Contribute to QC microbiology lab primarily tasked with final batch testing of POROS products.
A Day in the Life:
General lab cleaning and 5S activities.
RODI sample collections.
Oasis pump lead bioburden assay.
Pour plate bioburden method.
Endotoxin testing (LAL method).
Environmental monitoring.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate's degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline preferred
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in QA or QC or related field required
Experience in a cGMP environment.
Hands-on experience performing Environmental Monitoring (EM) and endotoxin testing is preferred.
Experience with sterility and bioburden testing is highly desirable.
Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and laboratory quality systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and quality standards.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
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 Massachusetts is $19.83–$29.74.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