QC Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Finished Product Testing QC Technician II performs routine Quality Control testing of finished products to ensure they meet established specifications, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. Testing is performed using approved methods and SOPs in accordance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity expectations, and laboratory safety requirements.
Job description
How Will You Make an Impact?
The Finished Product Testing QC Technician II performs routine Quality Control testing of finished products to ensure they meet established specifications, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. Testing is performed using approved methods and SOPs in accordance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity expectations, and laboratory safety requirements.
We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication, technical, and operational skills who can coordinate and execute laboratory testing with limited supervision or guidance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within the Microbiology Quality Control Laboratories.
This position supports a variety of QC activities, including aseptic testing, sterility testing, finished-product testing, and other microbiological laboratory activities. The technician plays an important role in maintaining compliant laboratory operations and supporting the timely release of quality products to our customers.
A Day in the Life
Perform finished-product Quality Control testing using approved procedures and aseptic techniques, including sterility, endotoxin, pH, osmolality, powder reconstitution, and other miscellaneous QC testing as required. Accurately document testing activities and results in accordance with cGMP and GDP requirements.
- Support laboratory inventory management and upkeep by monitoring testing supplies and materials, maintaining appropriate stock levels, identifying inventory needs, and helping ensure materials are available to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by supporting Lean and 5S principles, maintaining organized and efficient laboratory workspaces, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve workflow, and participating in team improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused attitude while working independently and with cross-functional teams. Communicate effectively, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and contribute to timely, right-first-time testing that supports quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. AAS degree preferred or 1-2 years of relevant lab experience.
Experience
Experience (2+ years) in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, Microsoft Teams. Proficient oral and written communication skills are required to be effective in this role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong people skills, team focused.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks as necessary.
- Individual should be comfortable working in a cGMP clean room environment for extended periods of time.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work within a Quality Control laboratory environment while adhering to applicable cGMP, safety, and laboratory requirements.
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on assigned laboratory activities and applicable safety procedures.
- Perform aseptic gowning and follow established gowning and contamination-control practices when working in designated areas.
- Ability to lift, carry, and safely handle materials weighing 20 pounds or more as required to support routine laboratory operations.
- Ability to perform laboratory activities requiring standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements for extended periods.
- Safely handle laboratory samples, reagents, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in accordance with 5S, contamination-control, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- AAS degree preferred or 1-2 years of relevant lab experience
- Experience (2+ years) in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, Microsoft Teams
- Proficient oral and written communication skills are required
- Strong people skills, team focused
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks as necessary
- Comfortable working in a cGMP clean room environment for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, and safely handle materials weighing 20 pounds or more
- Ability to perform laboratory activities requiring standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements for extended periods
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.