Lead QC Technician

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

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.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm

DESCRIPTION:

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead QC Technician, where you'll help make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this important role, you'll ensure quality standards are met through testing and inspection of products in a cGMP environment. You'll coordinate quality control activities, lead a team of QC technicians, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest quality standards. You'll perform analytical testing, document results, and support continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in quality control within a regulated environment (pharmaceutical/medical device preferred)

• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field

• Demonstrated proficiency with analytical testing equipment and techniques (HPLC, GC, spectrophotometry)

• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and quality systems

• Experience with quality documentation and data review

• Proven ability to lead and mentor others while maintaining quality standards

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Proficiency with standard office software and LIMS systems

• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow gowning procedures

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs occasionally

• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed

• Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues

• Experience writing and reviewing SOPs and technical documentation

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $23.26–$34.88.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.