QC Technician II - 1st Shift
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Flex 10 hr shift/daysEnvironmental 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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), WarehouseJob Description
Compensation: $18.65 - 25.00/HR
Work Schedule
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday
Shift Hours: 7:00AM – 5:30PM
QC Raw Materials Technician II
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.
Division/Site Specific Information
Thermo Fisher Scientific - Viral Vector Services (VVS) is a multifaceted gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that is seeking sharp individuals to bring the highest quality processes, products and testing to our clients. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization for our client partners and the patients we serve.
Pharma Services | Viral Vectors | 5 Commerce Drive, Plainville, MA |
How will you make an impact?
The QC Raw Material Technician II provides critical sampling activities of the raw materials that will be used to manufacture leading edge viral vector therapies to our clients. the Plainville, Massachusetts site has become a key manufacturing facility, and this team will be instrumental in supporting the production and timely delivery of critical therapies to patients.
What will you do?
Raw Materials Inspection: to include but not limited to; Review of received goods, documenting appropriate particulars (e.g. lot numbers, expiry dates, etc), cross-referencing information against documentation, detecting incorrect goods and notifying appropriate personnel
Raw Material Sampling: Arrange and collection, labeling and storage of samples where required as per material Specifications, and perform sample adjustments in SAP
Perform material transfer and gown into clean rooms
Perform equipment cleaning
Ability to create purchase requests and ship raw materials for testing to external/internal laboratories
Reconcile test results for release of GMP materials
Identify, escalate, and support investigations for any identified internal and/or external non-conformances identified during QC checks, or notified to QC by another function
Performing documentation review of general processing documents such as, but not limited to; Receipt Records and Laboratory Processing Records
Performing additional QC check duties as identified by the QC Team Manager and governing SOPs
To ensure during review documentation is correct, GMP compliant, error-free, and entered operating systems appropriately
Perform ad hoc duties, as requested by the QC Team Manager or Senior Manager, Quality, to support activities of the Quality department
Review and author SOP, Forms, Material Specifications, and related documents
Train personnel on OJTs
Occasionally attend site meetings and act as liaison with contract testing labs
Keys to Success:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
1 year of previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field.
Experience working in a GMP (GxP) environment preferred
Knowledge in the use of Pharmacopeia such as USP, EP and JP preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities.
Positive, proactive approach to drive assignments/tasks to completion.
Ability or capable of lifting twenty (20) lbs, with or without accommodation
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret general procedures
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages
Proficient in personal computer skills; specifically, Microsoft Office, Outlook and database management
Requires good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels.
Ability to demonstrate experience of working without direct supervision/under own initiative within the remit of the role
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
May include working with dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, as well as marked changes in temperature
What We Offer:
This position may 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
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $18.65–$26.00.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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