QC Scientist I: Environmental Monitoring

Greenville, NC

A successful person will perform Environmental Monitoring tasks in support of Steriles production within classified areas. The individual is encouraged to follow the 4i Values that are held in high regards by the company when completing their work. The four values are integrity, innovation, intensity, and involvement. The job function includes aseptic technique which requires the individual to gain knowledge of aseptic gowning as well as working in cleanrooms in order to monitor the area while sterile products are filled and manufactured.

Typical shift hours are 6a-6p on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

What you will do to make an impact?

Perform analyses including instrumental and automated methods using prescribed procedures and techniques.
Generate valid data, report results on appropriate database compared to established specifications while adhering to GMPs.
Compare laboratory results with specifications for acceptability and determine if repetition or OOS is required.
Maintain equipment and troubleshoot instrumentation problems, procedural problems or production problems.
Review and understand SOPs and analytical procedures as needed.
Schedule activities to meet target dates for customer needs.
Follow all job-related safety and other training requirements.
Performs tasks as assigned by area supervision or designee.
Able to withstand extended periods of standing and/or walking and bending.

Other attributes of a successful individual would be that they would work well within a team environment. The individual should also be able to self-manage time to meet targets given by management and the business.

Education preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in a biology related field is preferred. An associate's degree in a science related field, preferably Biology, is minimally required.

Experience

The team prefers that the candidate has up to 2 years of regulated laboratory environment experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical or cGMP environment and experience with aseptic technique, as this drives many of our day to day activities. Knowledge of Environmental monitoring practices is always a plus for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

We prefer that the individual has the knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access and is familiar using each program. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills are a plus when performing this job. Organization and detailed planning skills are seen as major pros for this job function. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures are also favorable attributes in a candidates' ability to perform this function successfully. As our supported area of the company is a fast paced environment a person who enjoys a constantly evolving environment will do well.

Physical Requirements:

This position does have a few physical requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, and/or move light to medium weights of 25-50 pounds, occasionally pushing or pulling 50-100+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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues 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 and Patheon.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

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