QC Scientist I
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Greenville, NC, United States
Work Schedule
12 hr shift/days
Environmental 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, 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. 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.
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. The site specializes in solid oral dose and sterile manufacturing, including aseptic filling, biologics production, lyophilization, and advanced drug product technologies.
With end-to-end capabilities from formulation through packaging, and a strong track record of regulatory compliance, Greenville is a leader in innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing-including Thermo Fisher's first fully continuous manufacturing line.
Discover Impactful Work:
As a
QC Scientist I
, you will perform environmental monitoring activities in support of sterile manufacturing within classified cleanroom environments. This role is essential to ensuring product quality, maintaining compliance with GMP standards, and supporting the production of critical pharmaceutical products.
You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are expected to embody Thermo Fisher's 4i 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.g., media plates), verify results, and document data in systems
Support production lines throughout the shift, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Collaborate with team leads and subject matter experts for training and guidance
Assist with troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Most work is performed directly in cleanroom environments supporting production rather than in a traditional laboratory setting
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.g., OOS)
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation
Review and follow SOPs and analytical procedures
Support production timelines and customer needs
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Complete additional duties as assigned
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.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
No relocation assistance available
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.
12 hr shift/days
Environmental 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, 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. 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.
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. The site specializes in solid oral dose and sterile manufacturing, including aseptic filling, biologics production, lyophilization, and advanced drug product technologies.
With end-to-end capabilities from formulation through packaging, and a strong track record of regulatory compliance, Greenville is a leader in innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing-including Thermo Fisher's first fully continuous manufacturing line.
Discover Impactful Work:
As a
QC Scientist I
, you will perform environmental monitoring activities in support of sterile manufacturing within classified cleanroom environments. This role is essential to ensuring product quality, maintaining compliance with GMP standards, and supporting the production of critical pharmaceutical products.
You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are expected to embody Thermo Fisher's 4i 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.g., media plates), verify results, and document data in systems
Support production lines throughout the shift, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Collaborate with team leads and subject matter experts for training and guidance
Assist with troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Most work is performed directly in cleanroom environments supporting production rather than in a traditional laboratory setting
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.g., OOS)
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation
Review and follow SOPs and analytical procedures
Support production timelines and customer needs
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Complete additional duties as assigned
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.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
No relocation assistance available
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.