Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an expert Quality Control Laboratory Technician I to join our Clinical Diagnostics Division (CDD). This position offers a key role in our Clinical Diagnostics Reagents (CDR) Quality Control Laboratory and provides excellent opportunities for career development and growth. The position is based in Middletown, Virginia.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Clinical Diagnostics Reagents (CDR) Division: Thermo Fisher Scientific's CDR Division delivers in-vitro diagnostic products to large diagnostic companies, supporting 10 billion clinical tests annually. Our products play a critical role in cancer screening, cardiac disease management, and reducing the impact of sepsis in hospitalized patients. The CDR Quality Control Laboratory ensures that our products and solutions are safe, reliable, and meet clinical standards.

How You Will Make an Impact: As a Quality Control Laboratory Technician I, you will be responsible for performing laboratory testing and release/rejection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using clinical chemistry, immunoassay, analytical, and microbiological methods. You will utilize automated systems for testing at our Middletown site. Your primary objective will be to assure the technical correctness of all testing/value assignment functions, ensuring that our products align with established internal and external requirements to maintain consistent product performance and quality in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory analysis on products to release product, assess stability, effect raw material release, and support other technical service groups.
• Prepare specimens for testing and conduct tests in accordance with written test procedures.
• Schedule testing to meet department and plant commitments.
• Maintain instrumentation/equipment in alignment with manufacturer's labeling and in-house audit and calibration procedures.
• Utilize Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain records and logs.
• Manage working laboratory inventory.
• Perform other laboratory functions as required to support business needs.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Experience in Analytical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, or Clinical Chemistry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize work to ensure scheduled commitments are achieved.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot problems with limited assistance.
• Flexibility and availability for overtime work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships with all departments and occasional contact with outside sources.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is required.
• Demonstrate adherence to Thermo Fisher values, including Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more. Join our team and make a difference in improving patient care through high-quality diagnostic products.