<p>Work Schedule</p> <p>First Shift (Days)</p> <p>Environmental Conditions</p> <p>Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Job Title: Engineer / Scientist QC II</p> <p>Group: Life Sciences and Laboratory Products Group (LSLPG)</p> <p>Division/Business Unit: Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD)/Laboratory Analytical Reagents (LAR)</p> <p>Band: 5</p> <p>Thermo Fisher Scientific offers meaningful work, innovative thinking, and a customer-centric culture.</p> <p>Join over 100,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life daily to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer! Your work will have a real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.</p> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <ul> <li>Perform fit-for-purpose testing, following operating procedures, in support of manufacturing including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques. </li><li>Prepare standards and samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimum supervision, as needed. </li><li>Document and report analytical testing data in LIMS Database and in a laboratory notebook following good documentation practices. </li><li>Assist in out of specification investigations by performing relevant testing and detailing appropriately. </li><li>Make recommendations to method development chemist(s) regarding opportunities to optimize instrumentation methods. Provide general feedback on non-instrumentation method opportunities as well. </li><li>Apply your knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Processes focusing on supporting continuous improvement activities. </li><li>Maintain general lab housekeeping. </li><li>Additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor. </li></ul> <p>How will you get here?</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university. </li><li>Minimum of 3 years (5 years preferred) of industry or other relevant market experience, preferably in chemistry or bio/pharmaceutical industry. </li><li>Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and basic Analytical instruments is required. </li><li>Hands-on proficiency with HPLC/UPLC, GC, GC-MS, and other advanced instruments is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Experience running chromatography and spectroscopy related instruments (HPLC/LC-MS/GC/UV-VIS/IR/) with technical proficiency. </li><li>Familiarity with Analytical test methods including ACS, USP/NF, EP/BP, JP, FCC strongly preferred. </li><li>Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills. </li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) with attention to detail, including problem-solving skills. </li><li>Familiarity with reviewing laboratory notebooks and understanding testing performed using various Analytical Chemistry Techniques and instrumentation. </li><li>Effective problem-solving abilities using Lean methods. </li><li>Engage in process improvement initiatives to identify cost savings to the business. </li></ul>