Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, 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
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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:
MBD Dartford
Position Summary:
The QC Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing technical quality control testing, inspection, and analytical activities in support of Manufacturing and Packaging operations within a highly regulated cGMP environment. The role requires the application of scientific and technical expertise to evaluate product quality, interpret test results, identify deviations, and support root cause investigations to ensure compliance with approved quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
The QC Laboratory Technician will perform in-process, environmental, and finished product quality assessments using approved methodologies, while ensuring accurate data integrity, technical documentation, and batch record review prior to product release. The role requires strict adherence to cGMP, GLP, COSHH, and site Health & Safety regulations and standards.
Operating within the QA function and reporting directly to the QC Team Leader, the position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, process compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. There are no Supervisory, Line Management or Budgetary Control requirements within this job role.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform technical quality control testing and inspection of in-process materials, pre-packs, and finished products in accordance with approved specifications, SOPs, and cGMP requirements.
Evaluate and interpret QC data to determine product compliance and support batch disposition activities.
Maintain and analyse QC trend data to identify process variation, recurring deviations, and potential quality risks.
Support technical investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities relating to non-conformances and quality deviations. Knowledge of root cause analysis tools would be beneficial.
Conduct environmental monitoring activities and ensure compliance with controlled manufacturing standards. Previous knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques would be beneficial.
Utilize SAP and electronic quality systems to manage material status, quarantine activities, and quality documentation.
Review, revise, and maintain QC documentation, worksheets, procedures, and inspection records to ensure compliance with current authorized specifications and data integrity standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering teams to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, cGMP, GLP, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, inspection effectiveness, and product quality performance.
Education: (NA or APAC)
Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong attention to detail and ability to strictly adhere to quality specifications.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to determine root causes of deviations.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Laboratory environment
What We Offer:
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
