QC Technician II at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Lenexa, Kansas

Job Description:

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials



Job Description




Job Title: Quality Control Technician II



Reports To: Quality Control Supervisor



Group/Division: SDG/MBD



Career Band: Band 2



Job Track: Associate



Position Location: Lenexa, Kansas



Number of Direct Reports: none



Day/Shift: Tuesday - Friday, 7am - 5:30pm Schedule may be flexed to a Monday - Thursday 7am - 5:30pm based on Laboratory needs.



FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt



Position Summary:



Responsible for the evaluation of quality control samples through physical evaluation and microbial load testing of plated and non-plated media, control of documents, and maintaining good general laboratory practices.



Key Responsibilities:

• Review and maintain product compliance specifications, documentation control.


• Gain proficiency on all testing areas.


• Documentation of testing results and determination of aesthetic quality on finished product.


• Maintain consistency for training tasks in Master Control.


• Maintain SOP criteria for inspection/testing.


• Responsible for maintaining department equipment and ordering consumable stock supplies when necessary.


• Exercise GMP and GLP compliance in work environment.


• Work well in a high volume fast paced environment.


• Work closely with Quality Assurance department as a quality team.


• Work with the continuous improvement program within the department.


• Understand and exercise all safety requirements and procedures.


• Assists in maintaining standards in accordance with GMP's/SOP's and ISO regulations.


• Accomplish department goals.


• Support all company policies.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Some laboratory experience in a biological sciences laboratory is preferred.


• A minimum combined 1-2 years of experience of in related QC/QA, microbiology laboratory work in a laboratory setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus.


• Some familiarity with FDA regulations for medical devices.


• Possess the ability to manage many tasks and in an organized fashion.


• Possess intermediate computer skills, preferably with experience in Microsoft word to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Experience working in SAP is a plus.


• Listen to, and follow, written and verbal instructions in English.


• Able to adapt and to learn new procedures and to maintain a scientific and objective approach.


• Must be available to work alternate shifts when needed.


• Must maintain a professional workplace attitude.


• Self-motivated, highly responsible and possess a good teamwork spirit.