Quality Control Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10.5 billion, we have more than 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if youre looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Quality Control Technician

Job ID:  BS20093108-31147 Requirements:

Expertise  Quality Assurance Education  High School/GED Job Type  Full-time Location  United States - Maryland - Rockville Job Level  Entry Level

Description:

Position Summary: Provide quality control on all incoming/outgoing repository consignments.  This involves physical verification of specimen label data for incoming material and review/approval of receiving documentation.  Incumbent will also be responsible for performing a complete inspection of all outgoing specimens, and reporting all issues to project management for resolution.  He/she will be responsible for overseeing all re-labeling tasks involving repository specimens, and providing the necessary support for the execution of label/data changes.  This will involve database revisions, label control, final document review, and record keeping.  The technician will be responsible for reviewing pertinent QC procedures, and ensuring effective QC measures are implemented and properly executed in the Repository operation.  Additionally, incumbent will also inspect/accept/reject incoming packages and components associated with the kit production operation when necessary.  He/she will monitor packaging/labeling production runs for accuracy and completeness, approve and control labels, and work on semi-routine tasks where ability to recognize deviation from standard practice is required.

Key Responsibilities:

%

1.

Perform quality control on all incoming/outgoing repository specimens

25%

2.

Provide QC support in the kit production operation to include the following: Ensure that the correct components are issued to an operation and that all paperwork is complete and accurate; Ensure that production personnel follow Kit Production Record instructions.

25%

3.

Oversee repository label/data changes

20%

4.

Provide monthly and periodic reports on performance of repository & kit room.

10%

5.

Review, revise, create operating procedures pertinent to repository & kit function

5%

6.

Serve as a QA liaison for ITN project and convey all QA updates and procedures to team.

5%

7.

Assist in training on acceptable documentation and production practices.

5%

8.

Maintain work area in a neat and safe manner.

5%

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education/Training ? High school diploma or equivalent

Business Experience ? Excellent English oral and written communication skills

Knowledge/Skills ?

* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of technical and professional personnel. * Must be able to prepare reports using Excel; knowledge of Windows, Word and Access a plus. * Knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory and quality control/assurance procedures. * Knowledge and experience with cGMP compliance in manufacturing and/or biological storage.

Working Conditions ?

Environment ? Warehouse, including walk-in refrigerators and freezers

Physical Requirements ?

•        Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

•        Must be able to process and handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78C) or liquid nitrogen (-195C) for up to 6 hours per day.

•        Must be able to use a computer up to 6 hours per day.

•        Participation in Hepatitis B vaccination program recommended.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

* Basic computer skills * Effective communication skills * Ability to multi-task

Please refer to job code 110686 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Trades
	> Technician
Location:	Rockville, MD
County:	Montgomery County
ZIP Code:	20847
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please