Sr QC Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

In Process Inspector, (First Shift) Bohemia, NY (CORE)

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Clinical Labeling Services, part of the Clinical Trials Division, located in Bohemia, New York provides leading clinical label design, production and management services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Our advanced inspection software, full in-house print capabilities, and proprietary translation and regulatory approval system are designed to reduce overall clinical trial label cycle times.

How Will You Make an Impact?

The In Process Inspector role has a significant impact in ensuring the quality and integrity of the production process. Their responsibilities include monitoring and inspecting the various stages of manufacturing to identify any discrepancies while using automatic equipment or visually inspecting labels. Their vigilance and attention to detail play a crucial role in preventing defects, ensuring product safety, and maintaining overall process efficiency.

A Day in the Life:

Conducting inspections using automatic inspection equipment: Operates and monitors automatic inspection equipment to assess the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical labels during the manufacturing process including setting up the equipment, conducting routine checks, and interpreting the results to identify any defects or change requests from specifications. Ensures that labels meet the required standards for accuracy, legibility, and adherence to regulatory requirements

Performing QC inspections: Conducts Quality Control (QC) inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process including visually examining labels, verifying label content, conducting accurate counts, checking for proper alignment, and assessing print quality. Uses appropriate tools and techniques, to ensure that labels meet the necessary quality standards and complies with regulatory guidelines.

Documenting and reporting findings: Records all inspection results and documents any non-conformities or deviations identified during the inspections including generating detailed reports, maintaining inspection records, and communicating findings to area supervisor or manager. Effective documentation and reporting facilitate traceability, support corrective actions, and contribute to the overall quality assurance process.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in QA or QC or related field
• Required: Experience in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of automatic inspection equipment: Possesses a solid understanding of the operation and uses automatic inspection equipment specific to pharmaceutical labeling manufacturing. Capable of setting up and calibrating equipment, interprets, and analyses inspection results, and troubleshoots any equipment-related issues. Familiarity with automatic inspection equipment and its capabilities is crucial for effective quality control.
• Ability to follow pacing and maintain production flow: Possesses the ability to follow pacing and maintains the production flow including effectively managing their time, ensuring inspections are conducted in a timely manner, and keeping up with the production schedule. Maintains attention to detail to prevent any bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.
• Problem tracking and troubleshooting skills: Possesses strong problem tracking and troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify and track issues or deviations during inspections. Investigates root causes and propose appropriate corrective actions. Applies analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address quality-related problems promptly and effectively. Maintains quality standards, minimizes disruptions, and ensures smooth operations in pharmaceutical trial labeling manufacturing.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Fast-paced environment which relies on teamwork to ensure jobs are completed within established timelines.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• 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
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $19.83-$29.74.

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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