Sr. QC Technician - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Sr. QC Technician - 1st Shift

United States , Fair Lawn
Salary: $23.80 – $35.69 Hourly

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Location: Fair Lawn, NJ - 1 Reagent Lane

Shift: First Shift

Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Overtime as necessary)

Compensation: $23.80/hr – $35.69/hr


Discover Impactful Work:
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 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.

Be part of our Quality Control team within the Operations function, where you will help ensure the quality and reliability of products. This role reports to the Team Leader, QC, and partners with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and laboratory operations.


How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Sr. QC Technician, you will perform routine and advanced analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products in alignment with GMP standards, supporting timely production and release activities.


A Day in the Life:

  • Perform in-process testing of raw materials, samples, and finished products
  • Collect and prepare production samples for laboratory analysis
  • Conduct physical, chemical, or microbiological testing per SOPs
  • Monitor production batches for compliance with specifications
  • Record, analyze, and report test results accurately
  • Identify out-of-specification results and notify appropriate teams
  • Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration, cleaning, and routine maintenance
  • Follow GMP, GLP, FDA, ISO, OSHA, and safety regulations
  • Complete laboratory documentation, logs, and quality reports
  • Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts


Keys to Success:

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required


Experience:

  • Required: 2 years of Quality Control experience
  • Preferred: Previous experience in manufacturing, operations, production, or laboratory environment
  • Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Knowledge of quality control procedures and laboratory practices
  • Familiarity with analytical instruments and testing methods
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
  • Basic computer skills, including Excel and laboratory software
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work shifts and stand for extended periods


Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment following safety standards


What We Offer:

Compensation:

  • Competitive hourly pay rate
  • Additional shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Annual merit performance-based increase


Excellent Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off & designated paid holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Career advancement opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $23.80–$35.69.

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

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