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Engineer/Scientist I, QC

Lensa
Fair Lawn, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2025
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Work Schedule

Rotational days/weekends

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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.)

Job Description

Title: Engineer/Scientist I, QC

Location: Fairlawn, NJ

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday (Days)

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

The position is based in Fair Lawn, NJ, and will support the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD)/Laboratory Analytical Reagents (LAR) Business Unit.

Discover Impactful Work

The Engineer/Scientist QC 1 will make an impact by performing fit-for-purpose testing, following operating procedures, in support of manufacturing including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques.

A Day In The Life

  • Prepare standards and samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimum supervision, as needed.
  • Document and report analytical testing data in LIMS Database and in a laboratory notebook following good documentation practices.
  • Assist in out of specification investigations by performing relevant testing and documenting appropriately.
  • Make recommendations regarding opportunities to optimize instrumentation methods. Provide general feedback on non-instrumentation method opportunities as well.
  • Apply your knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Processes focusing on supporting continuous improvement activities.
  • Maintain general lab housekeeping.
  • Additional Tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Keys To Success

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university required.

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year (2 years preferred) of industry or other relevant market experience, preferably in chemistry or bio/pharmaceutical industry.
  • Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and basic Analytical instruments is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Familiarity with Analytical test methods including ACS, USP/NF, EP/BP, JP, FCC strongly preferred.
  • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) with attention to detail, including problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with reviewing laboratory notebooks and understanding testing performed using various Analytical Chemistry Techniques and instrumentation.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities using Lean methods.
  • Engage in process improvement initiatives to identify cost savings to the business.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

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.

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