Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsLaboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob DescriptionAs 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.DESCRIPTIONYou'll perform sophisticated analyses to ensure product quality and safety in our laboratories. As a QC Scientist II, you'll conduct complex analytical testing to support the analysis of raw materials and other production samples using approved analytical methods. You'll assist in quality investigations of manufactured products and incoming raw materials for the QC laboratory in accordance with Thermo Fisher procedures. You'll work with analytical instruments and technologies while making a meaningful impact on patient health through precise quality control testing.Working with cross-functional teams, you'll execute validated test methods, participate in method development and validation activities, investigate out-of-specification results, and maintain detailed documentation of analyses. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help establish robust analytical processes while adhering to GLP requirements and safety standards.REQUIREMENTSAdvanced degree or Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience in a GLP regulated laboratory environment performing analytical testingPreferred Fields of Study: Chemistry or related scientific fieldStrong expertise in analytical techniques, including classical wet chemistry methods for the analysis, separation, and quantification of chemical substances.Hands-on experience in the use of auto titrators, colorimetric assays, pH and buffer analysis, nitrogen determination, and Karl Fischer titrationSpectrophotometry techniques including FTIR, UV-Vis Spectrometry, and Fluorescence analysisDesired expertise in chromatographic techniques including GC, HPLC, and LCMSExperience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and quality management systemsWork safely, adhering to company EHS policies, prescribed safety instructions, and wearing prescribed personal protective equipmentReview COSHH documents and carry out risk assessments as requiredCalibrate analytical instrumentation before commencing work as the need arises by methods and quality systemsMaintain instruments in good order, report defects, and repairs as advised to Process Leader and QC ManagerAnalyze materials with accuracy and precision in line with approved analytical test methods while meeting department target timesStrong knowledge of GLP practices and quality control requirementsExcellent documentation practices and attention to detailStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMandatory requirement to wear PPE including lab coat, safety glasses, and glovesMay require flexible scheduling including occasional weekend workExperience with method validation and transfer activities preferredKnowledge of data integrity requirements and good documentation practicesDemonstrated ability to investigate out-of-specification results and author technical reportsMaintain 6S housekeeping standards, keeping work areas clean, tidy, and safe