QC Microbiology Sr. QC Technician [Remote]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:
The Senior Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role within the team, ensuring the lab’s operational preparedness and performing microbial testing to support GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) production. This role focuses on facilitating the timely completion of in-process and release testing for clinical and commercial-grade biopharmaceuticals. Additionally, it involves the qualification and validation of analytical methods to support viral vector cGMP-compliant manufacturing, along with method transfer and validation from clients. The incumbent will primarily function as a laboratory analyst, responsible for routine testing, equipment setup, documentation, analytical method transfer and qualification, training, and ensuring adherence to GMP compliance practices to meet the needs of the group.

Position is Sunday–Wednesday 10hr shift

• • Experience with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and aseptic techniques
  • Knowledge of GMP regulations, documentation practices, and pharmaceutical quality standards
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to follow standard procedures and maintain data integrity
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and logical approach to scientific challenges
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and laboratory information systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
  • Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and manual dexterity
  • Must be able to work in cleanroom environments wearing required PPE
  • Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Experience in pharmaceutical/regulated environment preferred but not required

Education

• Highschool Diploma with 1-2 years GMP experience or
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably Microbiology or Biology

Experience:
Required: Minimum of 0-2 years of work experience in cGMP field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Prolonged work in cleanroom environment

Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods

Ability to lift up to 40Lbs

What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $22.60–$33.91.

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

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