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Summary of position:
The QC Laboratory Technician assists QC analysts with support functions for routine analyses and documentation of any of the following: Raw Materials, In-Process, Finished Product, Calibrations, Stability samples or projects within the QC Chemistry Laboratory, in a manner consistent with established standards. Supports internal development and/or manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions:
Assists dissolution analysts with instrument set up and clean up.
Prepares test solutions including diluents and mobile phases.
Collects dirty glassware and cleans glassware as the need arises.
Performs daily instrument calibrations / verifications as the need arises.
Maintains clear documentation in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards.
Co-ordinates and performs the collection of pharmaceutical waste from the laboratories, including dumping sample waste and removing/emptying solvent waste jugs, removing sharps containers, removing other pharmaceutical wastes.
Cleans and maintains work areas and instrumentation.
Tracks, receives and logs in solvents and other stock; orders and stocks the labs with supplies including glassware; cleans and tidies general storage areas in the lab.
Co-ordinates or assists in the co-ordination of safety, audit or similar programs, including the weekly check of eye-wash stations.
Ability to optimally communicate with personnel across multiple departments.
Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintains the vital compliance status required by company and facility standards.
Education:
A degree, preferably in a physical science.
Experience:
Typically requires no previous related experience. Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
Proficiencies:
Understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative analyses. Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry. Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems. Follow all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods and analyst's guidelines. Demonstrates efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet required workload. Actively seek additional assignments when testing in primary area of responsibility is completed. Takes initiative and independently pursues training and/or learning opportunities to improve personal skills and share skills with other team members. Shown interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of weights up to 50 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.
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Top 3 Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Good understanding of basic chemistry and some experience/knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems
The QC Laboratory Technician assists QC analysts with support functions for routine analyses and documentation of any of the following: Raw Materials, In-Process, Finished Product, Calibrations, Stability samples or projects within the QC Chemistry Laboratory, in a manner consistent with established standards. Supports internal development and/or manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions:
Assists dissolution analysts with instrument set up and clean up.
Prepares test solutions including diluents and mobile phases.
Collects dirty glassware and cleans glassware as the need arises.
Performs daily instrument calibrations / verifications as the need arises.
Maintains clear documentation in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards.
Co-ordinates and performs the collection of pharmaceutical waste from the laboratories, including dumping sample waste and removing/emptying solvent waste jugs, removing sharps containers, removing other pharmaceutical wastes.
Cleans and maintains work areas and instrumentation.
Tracks, receives and logs in solvents and other stock; orders and stocks the labs with supplies including glassware; cleans and tidies general storage areas in the lab.
Co-ordinates or assists in the co-ordination of safety, audit or similar programs, including the weekly check of eye-wash stations.
Ability to optimally communicate with personnel across multiple departments.
Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintains the vital compliance status required by company and facility standards.
Education:
A degree, preferably in a physical science.
Experience:
Typically requires no previous related experience. Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
Proficiencies:
Understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative analyses. Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry. Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems. Follow all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods and analyst's guidelines. Demonstrates efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet required workload. Actively seek additional assignments when testing in primary area of responsibility is completed. Takes initiative and independently pursues training and/or learning opportunities to improve personal skills and share skills with other team members. Shown interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of weights up to 50 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.
Surge100
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 80,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. 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.
Top 3 Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Good understanding of basic chemistry and some experience/knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems
