QC Supervisor - Second Shift

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

QC Supervisor – Second Shift

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will 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

This position is within the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD) business unit of Thermo Fisher

Scientific reporting to the Bridgewater, NJ site.

How will you make an impact?

The QC Supervisor will have direct supervision of QC Scientists / Engineers according to established

policies and under management guidance. Review product batch records to disposition

intermediates, and/or finished goods. Administer company policies that directly affect QC

personnel. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; resource planning,

assigning and directing work; appraising performance and disciplining employees.

What will you do?

•  Lead and coordinate the activities of the QC team and directly provide guidance to the QC

Scientists / Engineers to achieve site goals, and to complete assignments and projects, as well as

adhere to production schedules.

• Conduct routine analysis of samples according to approved procedures.
• Segregate, label and dispose of waste chemicals in accordance with company, local, state

and federal regulations and assist in reducing waste.

• Review documentation in order to support compliance and quality requirements.
• Assist in continuously updating standard operating procedures.
• Perform and support investigations for out of specification failures, nonconformance

reports, and CAPAs.

•  Provide for the continual development and training of QC Scientists / Engineers.

• Support continuous improvement activities. (Knowledge and experience of Lean Six Sigma

Process is a plus.)

• Perform other duties to support the needs of the department as assigned by the QC

Manager.

How will you get here?

Education

• Minimum BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related subject is required.

Experience

• Direct supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• 5 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience with undergraduate degree; or 3

years’ experience with an advanced degree or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong organizational skills to be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and the

ability to appropriately prioritize tasks.

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions with a high level of accuracy.

• Must be able to write clear, understandable documentation.
• High level of verbal communication skills, and functional leadership skills.

• Strong word processing and spreadsheet software skills.

• High level of reading comprehension skills.

• Strong command of Quality System Regulations and ISO.

• Skilled at analyzing data, summarizing results, and generating performance metrics to drive

corrective actions.

• Strong math skills including calculation of concentrations and dilutions.

• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one global team of 90,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $90,900.00–$136,350.00.

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