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QC Scientist I - Microbiology
full-timeGreenville

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Location

Greenville

Type

full-time

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Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

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.

s 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.
 

Join our Pharma Services Group (PSG) and be part of a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end services for drug development, clinical trial logistics, and commercial manufacturing. Biotech and biopharma companies trust us for our speed, flexibility, and quality across every phase of drug development. With global operations, we support active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), biologics, cell and gene therapy, viral vectors, formulation, clinical trials, logistics, commercial manufacturing, and packaging, delivering integrated solutions that help bring life-changing medicines to patients faster.

Within PSG, our Drug Product Division (DPD) supports customers in the formulation, production, and packaging of high-quality drug products. Our dedicated colleagues provide services including formulation development, process optimization, scale-up, sterile fill-finish, packaging, and labeling, ensuring efficient and compliant production of sterile injectable and oral dosage form products.

This role is based in Greenville, a site specializing in sterile injectable drug products from development through commercialization. Our Greenville colleagues prioritize product stability, patient safety, and long-term career growth, working with advanced technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment. Your career journey starts here.

Hours: M-F 7:30 AM - 4 PM (Flexible)

POSITION SUMMARY

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a QC Scientist I to contribute to global health through quality control testing that ensures the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. You will perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses in support of manufacturing operations while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Working with advanced analytical instruments, you'll conduct testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples. Our collaborative environment provides opportunities for continuous learning and career growth as you help deliver vital therapies to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of microbiological and bioanalytical testing; including Sterility Testing Bacterial, Endotoxin Testing, Particulate Matter, membrane filtration, TOC and conductivity to support release of product and making quality decisions.
  • Generates valid data, document testing procedures and results in appropriate notebooks and database according to cGMP
  • Compares laboratory results with specifications for acceptability and determines with QA and Management if repetition or OOS is required.
  • Maintains equipment and laboratory cleanliness and report any issues to supervisor. Conducts tasks in a safe manner.
  • Follows scheduled assigned activities to meet target dates for customer needs.
  • Interacts effectively with teams across departments and functions to increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality.
  • Performs all duties in strict compliance with Safety guidelines and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices. Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related scientific field
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Experience with microbiological identifications, 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

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time Manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds. Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time. Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, nitrile or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.

What We Offer

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation

  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

  • Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Other facts

Tech stack
Microbiological Testing,Good Manufacturing Practices,Analytical Instruments,Documentation Practices,Problem-Solving Skills,Attention to Detail,Collaboration,Data Integrity,Aseptic Techniques,Environmental Monitoring,Communication Skills,Laboratory Information Systems,Safety Compliance,Quality Standards,Physical Dexterity,Team Interaction

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Biotechnology Research

What you'll do

  • The QC Scientist I will perform microbiological and bioanalytical testing to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. This includes conducting tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.

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