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QC Scientist I
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$83,360 / year median in North Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Work Schedule
- 12 hr shift/days
- Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
Safety Standards, Cleanroom:
no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)- Job Description
- As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.
- About the Site
- Thermo Fisher Scientific's Greenville, NC site is a large, multipurpose pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging campus supporting both clinical and commercial production.
Discover Impactful Work:
- As a
- QC Scientist I
- , you will perform environmental monitoring activities in support of sterile manufacturing within classified cleanroom environments.
Values:
Integrity, Innovation, Intensity, and Involvement.- A Day in the
Life:
- + Review daily schedules and determine assigned production or lab support area + Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms supporting aseptic manufacturing lines + Conduct routine and batch-related testing using validated methods and instrumentation + Gown and work within classified environments for extended periods + Analyze samples (e.
Work Schedule:
- + 12-hour rotating day shift:
- 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- + •2-2-3 rotating schedule•+ •Overtime is required•, including potential work on scheduled days off based on production needs •
Key Responsibilities:
- + Perform environmental monitoring using validated methods and procedures + Generate, review, and report data in accordance with GMP requirements + Compare results to specifications and support investigations (e.
- Keys to
Success:
- Education
- + Associate's degree in a science-related field (minimum requirement) + Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field (preferred) + Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
- Experience
- + 2+ years of relevant lab or production-related experience preferred + Experience with instrumentation and data reporting preferred + Cleanroom or GMP experience is a plus
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- + Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Word, Access) + Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Strong organizational and planning abilities + Effective written and verbal communication skills + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment + Understanding of pharmaceutical GMPs preferred Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
- Physical Requirements /
Work Environment:
- + Ability to work in cleanroom environments requiring gowning + Prolonged standing, walking, and bending + Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs (occasionally more) + Manual dexterity for equipment operation and data entry + Visual and physical capability to safely perform job duties Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.